Scope
Reference
GLA 82757
Description
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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 July 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 8 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Prototypes and development
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.
Supplier
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
- Companies House: RC000631
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNCM-7343-ZHTN
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom
Email: researchservices@ucl.ac.uk
Website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Greater London Authority (GLA)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHGV-7784-TDZZ
City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way
London
E16 1ZE
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government