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title: "QEI Pathfinder - Quantum Accelerator"
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# QEI Pathfinder - Quantum Accelerator

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-758dab4e-85fa-4ef2-9daa-a0fa68a45c22

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "QEI Pathfinder - Quantum Accelerator" was conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), based in Salisbury, England. The contract falls within the research and development services category and is valued at £67,360.20. The procurement method used was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 5th October 2021, with the contract having commenced on 8th October 2021 and set to conclude on 23rd March 2022.

This award presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research and development services, to leverage their capabilities in consultancy and innovation. Companies that excel in technological advancements and consultancy within the quantum sector would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, which aim to enhance capabilities in cutting-edge scientific fields.

## Notice

Contract already awarded, notice is for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8182d792-2220-436c-987e-670b0306eb2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2021 - 23 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,360 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2021 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8182d792-2220-436c-987e-670b0306eb2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8182d792-2220-436c-987e-670b0306eb2e
  15th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/696bce51-03d3-4a0f-b633-48c202ac5b16
  Redacted-Final Contract

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