Trinity College Dublin (TCD), request the supply of two 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 Lot 2 C-Band QKD Platform 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 1 (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 1 x C-band platform 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 2023-11-06.
The procurement was published on 2023-10-03.
Contract notice (2023-10-03) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Name: Education Procurement Service EPS
Postal address: Castletroy Limerick
Postal town: Limerick
Postal code: V94 DK53
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: grainne.m.quinn@ul.ie📧
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.etenders.gov.ie🌏 Information about joint procurement
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Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“LA2677C-TCD- RFT for the Supply of Quantum Key Distribution Platforms [2 Lots]
LA2677C”
Products/services: Telecommunications equipment📦
Short description:
“Trinity College Dublin (TCD), request the supply of two Discrete Variable (DV) Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) platforms for use in the development of a...”
Short description
Trinity College Dublin (TCD), request the supply of two 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 Lot 2 C-Band QKD Platform 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 1 (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 1 x C-band platform 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.
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Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots: 2
1️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: O-Band QKD Platform
Title
Lot Identification Number: 1
Description
Additional products/services: Telecommunications network📦
Additional products/services: Wireless telecommunications system📦
Additional products/services: Telecommunications equipment and supplies📦
Place of performance: Éire/Ireland🏙️
Description of the procurement:
“Trinity College Dublin (TCD), request the supply of two Discrete Variable (DV) Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) platforms for use in the development of a...”
Description of the procurement
Trinity College Dublin (TCD), request the supply of two 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 Lot 2 C-Band QKD Platform 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 1 (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 1 x C-band platform 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.
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 36
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal ✅ Description
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 one year [1 Year] with...”
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 one year [1 Year] with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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Information about European Union funds:
“Items are to be purchased for the IrelandQCI project which is co-funded by the European Commission - Agreement Number 101091520 (DIGITAL Europe Programme)...”
Information about European Union funds
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).
2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: C-Band QKD Platform
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2023-11-06
12:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2023-11-06
12:30 📅
Complementary information Review body
Name: office of the high court
Postal town: dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2023/S 193-600228 (2023-10-03)