--- title: "Provision of satellite-based systems and services as part of an R and D In-Orbit Demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f4e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f4e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f4e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f4e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK" published: "2022-09-06" --- # Provision of satellite-based systems and services as part of an R and D In-Orbit Demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f4e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f4e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f4e6.json) ## Summary The University of York, as the buying organization, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of satellite-based systems and services for an In-Orbit Demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution." This procurement falls under the goods category, with a focus on satellite platforms. The tender involved the development of a quantum science payload for a satellite-to-ground demonstration. The active stage of the tender was cancelled, with the award going to ISIS – Innovative Solutions In Space BV. The contract, worth £1,596,000, was signed on 24th August 2022. This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in satellite technology and quantum communication services. Companies capable of providing satellite hosting, integration, testing, launch operations, and post-LEOP satellite services are well-suited to compete. The University of York, as the contracting authority, sought proposals for advanced satellite systems and services, creating a market for supplier innovation in satellite communication technology. ## 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 and 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. Options: EO Camera; Lens Cover; Flat Sat - EPS / Radio / ADCS / OBC. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024876-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Aug 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | Lots value | £1,600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,596,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF YORK | | Locality | YORK | | 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 | TLE21 York | ## 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 - 6 Sep 2022 at 06:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024876-2022 - 28 Jan 2022 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028025-2021 - 28 Jan 2022 at 13:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002550-2022 - 28 Jan 2022 at 13:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002549-2022 - 28 Jan 2022 at 13:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002548-2022 - 16 Dec 2021 at 14:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031411-2021 - 16 Dec 2021 at 13:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031406-2021 - 30 Nov 2021 at 09:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029648-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.york.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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