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title: "UK SBS PR19106 SPEQTRE Spacecraft Platform and Software"
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# UK SBS PR19106 SPEQTRE Spacecraft Platform and Software

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e12a125-c2e8-4d9f-bd57-129f983a72da

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services, which is seeking contractors for the project titled "UK SBS PR19106 SPEQTRE Spacecraft Platform and Software." This project is situated within the space industry category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 21 January 2021. The contract, amounting to £750,000, spans from 22 January 2021 to 20 December 2024. The project is currently at an awarded stage with a key focus on developing a satellite quantum key distribution test bed, facilitating secure online activities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in aerospace technology, satellite systems, and quantum key distribution. Companies that specialise in the development of satellite platforms or those with expertise in cryptographic technologies would be well-suited to consider similar projects. With the contract running for several years, businesses have the potential to establish long-term relationships with government entities and expand their market presence in the space sector, particularly as advancements in secure data transmission continue to grow in importance.

## Notice

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'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12c464ae-ad45-4a09-8202-91074ab7e5ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2021 - 20 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISIS - INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN SPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32534000 - Satellite platforms

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12c464ae-ad45-4a09-8202-91074ab7e5ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12c464ae-ad45-4a09-8202-91074ab7e5ab
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=565688325
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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