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title: "Quantum Roadmapping Lot C"
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# Quantum Roadmapping Lot C

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e61c5ce0-e2b7-46ab-b5e5-7560afb5a262

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Quantum Roadmapping Lot C" was managed by DSIT, located in Salford, England. This tender, classified under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category, involves the development and commercial exploitation of quantum navigation systems suitable for deployment on aircraft and other mobile platforms. The contract was awarded to QinetiQ Limited, a SME based in Hampshire. The procurement followed an open procedure and has now completed the award stage. The contract period starts on 19th January 2025 and ends on 19th June 2025, with a total value of £400,000. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 9th December 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development within the quantum technologies sector, particularly those focusing on navigation and timing systems for mobile platforms. Both SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the project. By integrating these advanced quantum systems into smaller, more practical applications, companies can expand their market presence in high-tech industries like autonomous vehicles, healthcare, and critical national infrastructure. The contract underscores the government's commitment to accelerating R&D in quantum navigation, providing businesses with a platform for innovation and commercial success.

## Notice

This mission will develop and commercially exploit quantum navigation systems that are small and robust enough to be deployed on aircraft (amongst other moving platforms/ systems), combining technologies such as quantum clocks, inertial measurement units (IMU) including subcomponents such as accelerometers and rotation sensors/gyroscopes, as well as embedding technologies for ultra-precise mapping. Mobile platforms beyond aircraft (ground, air, sea, etc.) should be considered within scope in terms of the technology roadmap. It forms part of a longer-term aim to reach chip-scale - unlocking the ability to integrate these systems into mobile phone-sized systems - and will therefore include facilitation of the fabrication and manufacturing capabilities needed to achieve this. The approach will deliver on a core element of the government's Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Policy Framework published on 18th October 2023 (point 10) to accelerate R&D into quantum navigation and the next generation of optical clocks. The PNT/quantum PNT market is not expected to approach the size of larger markets where quantum technologies will play an important role, e.g., autonomous vehicles, chip-scale, healthcare, or CNI. Overlaps with these market opportunities will therefore be crucial for making the case for a good return on investment within the business case for Mission 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d823278e-08a2-4b47-a0a4-d9c7e28f31c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2025 - 19 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,427 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d823278e-08a2-4b47-a0a4-d9c7e28f31c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d823278e-08a2-4b47-a0a4-d9c7e28f31c7
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fcf93d9-2dc1-4d60-b2a7-7b3318d8ed6c
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