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

Published

12 January 2024

Procedure

open

Lots

2

Notice number

00022759-2024

Reference

66a6cfc5-2e3c-43e1-904b-f4c0bbe790a1

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 38000000Equipo de laboratorio, óptico y de precisión (excepto gafas)
• 32570000Equipo de comunicaciones
• 32412100Red de telecomunicaciones
• 32571000Infraestructura de comunicaciones
• 32412000Red de comunicaciones
• 32510000Sistema inalámbrico de telecomunicaciones
• 32500000Equipo y material para telecomunicaciones
• 32522000Equipo de telecomunicaciones

Description

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 th…

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is Education Procurement Service (EPS) (European Union).