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title: "UK SBS PR19106 SPEQTRE Spacecraft Platform and Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028f1a"
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# UK SBS PR19106 SPEQTRE Spacecraft Platform and Software

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028f1a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the UK SBS PR19106 tender, titled "Speqtre Spacecraft Platform and Software," is spearheaded by UK Shared Business Services, based in Swindon, UK. This project, which falls under the goods category and is classified as involving satellite platforms (CPV code: 32534000), aims to develop a satellite quantum key distribution (QKD) test bed as a collaboration between the UK and Singapore governments. The project is currently at the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) stage, with an expected satellite launch in the third or fourth quarter of 2023. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the award for the contract, valued at £750,000, was signed on 21 January 2021 and is currently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aerospace, telecommunications, and advanced technology sectors, particularly those offering solutions related to quantum key distribution and satellite systems. Companies capable of delivering innovative hardware or software needed for developing a CubeSat standard satellite may find this contract advantageous. Furthermore, as optional purchases are available within 12 months of contract commencement, businesses could secure additional revenue by providing complementary products and services to UKRI, the project lead on this initiative.

## 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'.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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'.

Options: The Optional purchases, that may be taken up by UKRI within 12 months of contract commencement are; -EO Camera -Lens Cover -Flat Sat - EPS -Flat Sat - Radio -Flat Sat - ADCS The options are estimated to be up to a value of PS400K GBP excluding VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001988-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## 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 17:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001988-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:401562-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=565688325
- https://www.ukri.org/

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