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QINS Project - 715647455

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Nov 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, pertains to the "Quantum Inertial Navigation System (Q-INS) Project". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and experimental development services. The procurement was awarded directly to Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine without competition, as it was below the threshold requirement. The contract was signed on 7th November 2025, with an active status, and is set to conclude by 30th September 2028. The total value of the contract is £75,000. The procurement methodology was ensured under UK legal framework 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large institutions that specialise in innovative research and development, particularly in quantum technologies. Businesses and universities with cutting-edge research capabilities and existing ties to governmental projects would have found value in participating in or observing such processes for future collaborations. This contract not only highlights a direct partnership with a premier academic institution like Imperial College London but also signifies the Ministry of Defence's commitment to advancing technological capabilities, creating room for future procurement opportunities in similar high-tech domains.

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Notice Title

QINS Project - 715647455

Notice Description

The Quantum Inertial Navigation System (Q-INS) project will build on, and be informed by, previous work undertaken at Imperial College London (IMPERIAL).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072510-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Andrew Connelly
Contact Email
andrew.connelly102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 300 157 3716

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

IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE

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