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title: "PS22295 - Quantum Network Infrastructure Feasibility Study"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY"
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# PS22295 - Quantum Network Infrastructure Feasibility Study

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ff67873-182c-4859-8544-35bbc3c79351

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for the procurement titled "PS22295 - Quantum Network Infrastructure Feasibility Study" to British Telecommunications plc. The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and development services. The contract period starts on December 5, 2022, and ends on March 24, 2023. The tender period ended on November 11, 2022, for this open procedure conducted below the threshold. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a chance to contribute to the development of a pilot quantum network encompassing a new fibre network and a satellite mission for enhanced long-distance communication.

This contract presents a business growth opportunity for companies interested in research and development services, especially those with expertise in quantum technology and satellite communications. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality evidence for the feasibility of implementing advanced network infrastructure will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The award date for this contract is November 24, 2022, with a contract value of £56,223.1 GBP, creating a window for selected suppliers to demonstrate innovation and collaborate in pioneering projects with significant commercial potential.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under Open Market competition Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this tender is to procure a report which provides high-quality evidence to the UK government on the feasibility of implementing a pilot quantum network which incorporates the following: - A new, permanent fibre network connecting around 6 nodes across the UK, that is fully operational and can be used for both research and product testing/demonstration to support commercialisation; and - An in-orbit micro satellite mission with new fixed and mobile ground stations, enabling the satellite to link to the UK fibre network to nodes across the globe, whilst also leveraging existing quantum satellite work. This satellite component is required to overcome the limitations of fibre communications and enable very long-distance communications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d76c86-0345-4163-aec3-a424742aa23f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2022 - 24 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,223 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2022 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d76c86-0345-4163-aec3-a424742aa23f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d76c86-0345-4163-aec3-a424742aa23f
  14th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e20a05a-cbac-4743-82bf-461e6227f761
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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