# Quantum Roadmapping Lot C

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by DSIT.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [DSIT](/buyers/dsit/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [QinetiQ Limited](/suppliers/qinetiq/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £87,428
- Tender value: £400,000
- Award date: 19 December 2024
- Published: 12 February 2025
- Contract start: 19 January 2025
- Contract end: 19 June 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: d823278e-08a2-4b47-a0a4-d9c7e28f31c7-825812
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e61c5ce0-e2b7-46ab-b5e5-7560afb5a262

## Description

This mission will develop and commercially exploit quantum navigation systems that are small and robust enough to be deployed on aircraft \(amongst other moving platforms/ systems\), combining technologies such as quantum clocks, inertial measurement units \(IMU\) including subcomponents such as accelerometers and rotation sensors/gyroscopes, as well as embedding technologies for ultra-precise mapping\. Mobile platforms beyond aircraft \(ground, air, sea, etc\.\) should be considered within scope in terms of the technology roadmap\. It forms part of a longer-term aim to reach chip-scale - unlocking the ability to integrate these systems into mobile phone-sized systems - and will therefore include facilitation of the fabrication and manufacturing capabilities needed to achieve this\. The approach will deliver on a core element of the government's Position, Navigation & Timing \(PNT\) Policy Framework published on 18th October 2023 \(point 10\) to accelerate R&D into quantum navigation and the next generation of optical clocks\. The PNT/quantum PNT market is not expected to approach the size of larger markets where quantum technologies will play an important role, e\.g\., autonomous vehicles, chip-scale, healthcare, or CNI\. Overlaps with these market opportunities will therefore be crucial for making the case for a good return on investment within the business case for Mission 4\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d823278e-08a2-4b47-a0a4-d9c7e28f31c7-825812)