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UK SBS PR19106 SPEQTRE Spacecraft Platform and Software

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UK SBS PR19106 tender, titled "Speqtre Spacecraft Platform and Software," is spearheaded by UK Shared Business Services, based in Swindon, UK. This project, which falls under the goods category and is classified as involving satellite platforms (CPV code: 32534000), aims to develop a satellite quantum key distribution (QKD) test bed as a collaboration between the UK and Singapore governments. The project is currently at the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) stage, with an expected satellite launch in the third or fourth quarter of 2023. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the award for the contract, valued at £750,000, was signed on 21 January 2021 and is currently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aerospace, telecommunications, and advanced technology sectors, particularly those offering solutions related to quantum key distribution and satellite systems. Companies capable of delivering innovative hardware or software needed for developing a CubeSat standard satellite may find this contract advantageous. Furthermore, as optional purchases are available within 12 months of contract commencement, businesses could secure additional revenue by providing complementary products and services to UKRI, the project lead on this initiative.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PR19106 SPEQTRE Spacecraft Platform and Software

Notice Description

The project called "Speqtre" formerly known as "QKD QubeSat" is a collaboration between the Singapore and UK (BEIS) governments, and could lead to a more secure online activity for consumers in everything from financial transactions to online conversations. The project scope is to build and fly a satellite quantum key distribution (QKD) test bed. Through this collaboration, Singapore and the UK will co-develop a satellite called "Speqtre"", a satellite based on the CubeSat standard that will use a pioneering QKD technology to test the secure distribution of cryptographic keys over globe-spanning distances. The project was kicked off around Feb 2019 and is currently around PDR stage. The satellite is expected to be launched around Q3/Q4 2023. In the UK, work will be led by UKRI, responsible for the development of the platform (BUS) and the optical payload for optical links needed for beaming QKD signals, known as the 'Optical Payload'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project called "Speqtre" formerly known as "QKD QubeSat" is a collaboration between the Singapore and UK (BEIS) governments, and could lead to a more secure online activity for consumers in everything from financial transactions to online conversations. The project scope is to build and fly a satellite quantum key distribution (QKD) test bed. Through this collaboration, Singapore and the UK will co-develop a satellite called "Speqtre"", a satellite based on the CubeSat standard that will use a pioneering QKD technology to test the secure distribution of cryptographic keys over globe-spanning distances. The project was kicked off around Feb 2019 and is currently around PDR stage. The satellite is expected to be launched around Q3/Q4 2023. In the UK, work will be led by UKRI, responsible for the development of the platform (BUS) and the optical payload for optical links needed for beaming QKD signals, known as the 'Optical Payload'.

Options: The Optional purchases, that may be taken up by UKRI within 12 months of contract commencement are; -EO Camera -Lens Cover -Flat Sat - EPS -Flat Sat - Radio -Flat Sat - ADCS The options are estimated to be up to a value of PS400K GBP excluding VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028f1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001988-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32534000 - Satellite platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@stfc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1793867133

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISIS - INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN SPACE

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