LA2513C- SETU- RFT for Quantum Key Distribution Platforms [2 Lots]

Education Procurement Service EPS

South East Technological University (SETU), request the supply of three Discrete Variable (DV) Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) platforms for use in the development of a national Quantum Communications Infrastructure, IrelandQCI. The vision of IrelandQCI is to build a national quantum communication network that will support an innovative quantum technology ecosystem that will enable and drive the transition from research-based experimental quantum systems and devices to commercialization-ready quantum communication products, solutions and services and lay the groundwork for International networks. This tender consists of 2 lots, tenderers can submit proposal for multiple or individual lots. Lot 1 O-Band QKD Platform, Qty X 1 Lot 2 C-Band QKD Platforms, Qty X 2 These Quantum Key Distribution Platforms will be used to create part of the national backbone network. Two types of QKD Platform are required, 1 (Lot 1) operating the telecommunications O-Band (~1310 nm) and the other two (Lot 2) operating in the telecommunications C-Band (~1550 nm). A Key Management System is also required with multi-vendor support (ETSI GS QKD 020) support highly desired. Lot 1 requires 1 x O-band platform that can be multiplexed with classical data in the C-band and will be primarily used in metropolitan areas on the shorter inter-city links. Lot 2 requires 2 x C-band platforms with a link budget of at least 30dB, to form part of the longer distance links. The new network will be made available for research purposes, as well as allowing Government, agencies, and companies to start building competence and capability in this key area and ultimately, to develop the skills to secure critical infrastructure, data assets, and encryption systems.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2023-08-15. The procurement was published on 2023-07-14.

Who?

• Education Procurement Service EPS

What?

Where?

• Éire/Ireland

Procurement history

Date	Document
2023-07-14	Contract notice

Contract notice (2023-07-14)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Reference number: LA2513C
Short description:
“South East Technological University (SETU), request the supply of three Discrete Variable (DV) Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) platforms for use in the...”
Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Supplies
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) 📦
Additional CPV: Communications equipment 📦
Place of performance
NUTS region: Éire/Ireland 🏙️

Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure
Type of bid: Submission for all lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Body governed by public law
Awarding authority name: Education Procurement Service EPS
Postal address: Castletroy Limerick
Postal code: V94 DK53
Postal town: Limerick
Contact
Internet address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie 🌏
E-mail: grainne.m.quinn@ul.ie 📧
URL for documents: https://www.etenders.gov.ie 🌏

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2023-07-14 📅
Submission deadline: 2023-08-15 📅
Publication date: 2023-07-19 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2023/S 137-437854
OJ-S issue: 137

Object
Scope of the procurement
Title of the lot: O-Band QKD Platform, Qty X 1
Lot number: 1
Duration: 36 months
Description of renewals:
“The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term of warranty and/or service contracts for a period or periods of up to [1 Year] with a...”
Name of EU-financed project or programme: Items are to be purchased for the IrelandQCI project which is co-funded by the European Commission - Agreement Number 101091520 (DIGITAL Europe Programme) and the Minister of the Environment, Climate and Communications (Ireland).
Title of the lot: C-Band QKD Platforms, Qty X 2
Lot number: 2

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:
“See Tender Documents”
Economic and financial standing:
“See Tender Documents”
Minimum level(s) of standards:
“See Tender Documents”
Technical and professional ability:
“See Tender Documents”

Procedure
Legal basis: 32014L0024
Time of receipt of tenders: 14:00
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Tender opening date: 2023-08-15 📅
Tender opening time: 14:30

Contracting authority
Contact
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.etenders.gov.ie 🌏
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie 🌏

Complementary information
Review body
Name: Office of the High Court
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2023/S 137-437854 (2023-07-14)

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