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Quantum Technology Applications & Management MSc

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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01 Oct 2026 at 13:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) procured a Quantum Technology MSc programme from the University of Sussex. The course combines advanced scientific theory with practical learning and real-world case studies to develop understanding of the principles underpinning quantum technologies. This is specialist education and staff development, rather than the purchase of quantum equipment or research services. Delivery is intended to support Dstl personnel across England, covering the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to the University of Sussex. Dstl used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 23 September 2026 and runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 January 2029. Its value is £13,500 including tax. The requirement was handled as a single lot. The published procurement information describes the course scope but gives no separate evaluation criteria; the award outcome identifies the selected provider. This is therefore a concluded purchase, not a competition for suppliers to enter.

For education providers considering similar work for Dstl, this award points to demand for a focused postgraduate-level course in quantum technology, combining rigorous scientific foundations with practical teaching and relevant real-world case studies. A credible provider would need specialist academic expertise in quantum technologies, the ability to design and deliver a structured MSc programme, and teaching resources suited to staff development across locations in England. The selected supplier is a large university, indicating that established higher-education delivery capability is relevant to this requirement. Providers should be able to show how course content translates complex theory into applied learning for a defence science audience; the procurement does not identify specific accreditations or additional supplier qualifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quantum Technology Applications & Management MSc

Notice Description

The Quantum Technology MSc is a cutting-edge programme that combines advanced scientific theory with practical learning and real-world case studies, providing a comprehensive understanding of the principles underpinning quantum technologies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077e97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092828-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

University of Sussex

Further Information

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