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Provision of satellite-based systems and services as part of an R and D In-Orbit Demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Award

06 Sep 2022 at 06:49

Tender

28 Jan 2022 at 13:54

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28 Jan 2022 at 13:54

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28 Jan 2022 at 13:52

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28 Jan 2022 at 13:45

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16 Dec 2021 at 14:09

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16 Dec 2021 at 13:53

TenderUpdate

30 Nov 2021 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of York, as the buying organization, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of satellite-based systems and services for an In-Orbit Demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution." This procurement falls under the goods category, with a focus on satellite platforms. The tender involved the development of a quantum science payload for a satellite-to-ground demonstration. The active stage of the tender was cancelled, with the award going to ISIS – Innovative Solutions In Space BV. The contract, worth £1,596,000, was signed on 24th August 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in satellite technology and quantum communication services. Companies capable of providing satellite hosting, integration, testing, launch operations, and post-LEOP satellite services are well-suited to compete. The University of York, as the contracting authority, sought proposals for advanced satellite systems and services, creating a market for supplier innovation in satellite communication technology.

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Notice Title

Provision of satellite-based systems and services as part of an R and D In-Orbit Demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution

Notice Description

The UK Quantum Communications Hub, led by the University of York, and part of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, is developing a quantum science payload for a satellite-to-ground In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD). The IOD is an R and D mission, whose main focus is the payload, which includes novel quantum key distribution sources communicating with corresponding receivers in a dedicated Hub Optical Ground station in the UK adapted for the purpose.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Quantum Communications Hub, led by the University of York, and part of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, is developing a quantum science payload for a satellite-to-ground In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD). The IOD is an R&D mission, whose main focus is the payload, which includes novel quantum key distribution sources communicating with corresponding receivers in a dedicated Hub Optical Ground station in the UK adapted for the purpose.Suppliers are invited to submit proposals for the satellite, systems, and services required to deliver and support the IOD. The requirement includes a dedicated or shared satellite host for the payload, operating in Low Earth Orbit; integration and testing of the payload in the satellite. A launch and early operations phase (LEOP) is also required, together with post-LEOP satellite operations for the duration of the IOD, which is expected to last for least 12 months.

Options: EO Camera; Lens Cover; Flat Sat - EPS / Radio / ADCS / OBC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f4e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024876-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,596,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
Procurement Office
Contact Email
dom.roebuck@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1904328211

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISIS – INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN SPACE

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