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title: "Quantum Technology Incubator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553b9"
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# Quantum Technology Incubator

Buyer: GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553b9

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Greater London Authority (GLA), titled "Quantum Technology Incubator," focuses on providing services to early-stage quantum technology startups. This initiative is designed to facilitate growth, scalability, and the commercialisation of innovations. The industry category is predominantly research and experimental development services, centred in the London Euston area, under the purview of public authority - central government. The procurement follows a direct award process, with University College London (UCL) selected as the supplier. The contract runs from 8th July 2025 to 31st March 2026, following the completion of the award stage, which was announced on 25th June 2025. The total gross award value is £600,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses focused on quantum technology development to engage with London's strong academic and R&D sectors. Companies that are keen on collaborating with academic institutions and those specialising in advanced technology solutions would find this opportunity advantageous. Moreover, the emphasis on creating a robust investment case for a dedicated incubator in London signals potential future funding and partnership opportunities, making it appealing to businesses looking to expand their stakeholder network and access cutting-edge technological advancements.

## Notice

This services requirement is to provide targeted support to early-stage quantum technology startups, facilitating their growth, scalability, and the commercialisation of their innovations. The programme will harness London's academic excellence, research and development (R&D) strengths, and established industry clusters to enable collaboration and the exchange of knowledge across sectors. It will also include community engagement activities aimed at increasing awareness of quantum technologies and promoting inclusivity within the sector. A key deliverable of this initiative will be the development of a robust investment case for the creation of a dedicated quantum technology incubator in the London Euston area, with the aim of securing funding for its establishment as a strategic outcome.

### Procurement Information

The novel and tailored services, requested by the contracting authority (GLA), are aimed at researching, studying and exploring innovative solutions and developing new quantum technologies with start-up companies through the proposed consortium incubator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035221-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E16 1ZE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Royal Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | West Ham and Beckton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 16:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035221-2025
- 25 Jun 2025 at 16:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035213-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035221-2025
  25th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035213-2025
  25th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ucl.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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