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title: "QINS Project - 715647455"
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# QINS Project - 715647455

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ddf5

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by the Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, pertains to the "Quantum Inertial Navigation System (Q-INS) Project". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and experimental development services. The procurement was awarded directly to Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine without competition, as it was below the threshold requirement. The contract was signed on 7th November 2025, with an active status, and is set to conclude by 30th September 2028. The total value of the contract is £75,000. The procurement methodology was ensured under UK legal framework 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large institutions that specialise in innovative research and development, particularly in quantum technologies. Businesses and universities with cutting-edge research capabilities and existing ties to governmental projects would have found value in participating in or observing such processes for future collaborations. This contract not only highlights a direct partnership with a premier academic institution like Imperial College London but also signifies the Ministry of Defence's commitment to advancing technological capabilities, creating room for future procurement opportunities in similar high-tech domains.

## Notice

The Quantum Inertial Navigation System (Q-INS) project will build on, and be informed by, previous work undertaken at Imperial College London (IMPERIAL).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072510-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072510-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072510-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7599
  blank document

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.imperial.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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