Tender

PS22295 - Quantum Network Infrastructure Feasibility Study

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has issued an open tender titled "PS22295 - Quantum Network Infrastructure Feasibility Study". This procurement opportunity falls under the category of postal and telecommunications services and research and development services. The final submission deadline for bids is Friday 11th November 2022 at 14:00. The tender aims to procure a report assessing the feasibility of implementing a pilot quantum network in the UK, involving a fibre network and in-orbit satellite mission. The contract period is scheduled from 1st December 2022 to 24th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in advancing quantum network technologies and research. Suitable businesses would include those specialising in telecommunications, research and development, and technology innovation. Potential suppliers need to engage with the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for all tender-related submissions. Being an open procedure, this tender encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate and potentially benefit from industry support, opportunities for growth, and potential collaboration on future quantum network initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS22295 - Quantum Network Infrastructure Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 11th November 2022 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this tender is to procure a report which provides high-quality evidence to the UK government on the feasibility of implementing a pilot quantum network which incorporates the following: - A new, permanent fibre network connecting around 6 nodes across the UK, that is fully operational and can be used for both research and product testing/demonstration to support commercialisation; and An in-orbit micro satellite mission with new fixed and mobile ground stations, enabling the satellite to link to the UK fibre network to nodes across the globe, whilst also leveraging existing quantum satellite work. This satellite component is required to overcome the limitations of fibre communications and enable very long-distance communications. The feasibility study should comprise of the following components: The network - architecture, operation & costs (70% of task) a. Location: where should the nodes be located and how could the network be deployed? b. Operation: what are the options for the operating model? c. Costs: what are the detailed costs? d. Assurance: how would the network support the development of a framework to meet security and assurance requirements. Value, opportunities and risks (20% of task) e. Opportunities and benefits: who would the pilot bring benefits to and how would this vary across the options for the operating model? f. Industry support: how do we ensure industry buy-in to the pilot? g. Success criteria: Outline proposed success criteria for the pilot to inform future decisions around network expansion towards the development of a UK quantum internet h. Risks: What are the main risks and how could they be mitigated? The wider context (10% of task) i. International: How would this interact with international quantum network initiatives? Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS22295. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity, unless a system outage is experienced, to which the Contracting Authority will advise upon accordingly. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no Legal Standing, merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2a76aa9-345c-47d4-ad22-197874ed4de1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d0cf08-e51e-4769-a845-882dc5569067
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 24 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2LF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

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