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title: "Provision of satellite-based systems and services as part of an R&D In-Orbit Demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution - AWARD"
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# Provision of satellite-based systems and services as part of an R&D In-Orbit Demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cf30c00-2ab1-4538-b041-4480555aafa1

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## Summary

The University of York has completed the procurement process for the provision of satellite-based systems and services as part of an R&D In-Orbit Demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution. The contracting authority is the University of York, and the procurement stage is the award. The contract's total value is £1,596,000. The contract period starts on 6th September 2022 and ends on 31st December 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those involved in providing satellite platforms and satellite launch services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are suited to compete in this open procedure tender. The location of the procurement is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with an application deadline on 8th February 2022.

## Notice

The UK Quantum Communications Hub, led by the University of York, and part of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, is developing a quantum science payload for a satellite-to-ground In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD). The IOD is an R&D mission, whose main focus is the payload, which includes novel quantum key distribution sources communicating with corresponding receivers in a dedicated Hub Optical Ground station in the UK adapted for the purpose. Suppliers are invited to submit proposals for the satellite, systems, and services required to deliver and support the IOD. The requirement includes a dedicated or shared satellite host for the payload, operating in Low Earth Orbit; integration and testing of the payload in the satellite. A launch and early operations phase (LEOP) is also required, together with post-LEOP satellite operations for the duration of the IOD, which is expected to last for least 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9799c9c-d78b-4919-beb3-c9274bd608f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,596,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | NORTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 32534000 - Satellite platforms
- 60510000 - Satellite launch services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2022 at 06:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9799c9c-d78b-4919-beb3-c9274bd608f7
- 6 Sep 2022 at 06:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9799c9c-d78b-4919-beb3-c9274bd608f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9799c9c-d78b-4919-beb3-c9274bd608f7
  6th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.york.ac.uk

## Provenance

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