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Quantum Optimised Radar

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Aug 2025 at 08:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for the "Quantum Optimised Radar" project. This contract, classified under the defence and security special regime, was awarded in the goods category, specifically focusing on radar technology. Using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, the contract was awarded to Aquark Technologies Limited. The procurement process progressed from planning to the award stage, with the contract becoming active on 15 August 2025. The contract runs until 31 March 2026, with a gross value of £354,000. Key documentation was published on 27 August 2025.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in advanced radar technology and defence-related innovations. Companies with capabilities in quantum optimisation and related technological solutions are well-suited to compete in such specialised defence contracts. The Ministry of Defence's procurement strategy underlines the potential for niche technology firms to establish robust partnerships within the public sector, further catalysing industry advancement and consolidation in high-tech domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quantum Optimised Radar

Notice Description

Quantum Optimised Radar Phase 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051440-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35722000 - Radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
george.attwell100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUARK TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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