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    IRIS2 QKD microsatellite pilot mission

    European Commission, DG REGIO - Regional and Urban Policy

    IRIS2 QKD microsatellite pilot mission

    1. Competition notice published

      Feb 13, 2:07 PMFebruary 13, 2026 2:07 PM

    2. Change in competition

      Feb 27, 4:02 PMFebruary 27, 2026 4:02 PM

    3. Change in competition

      May 5, 7:18 AMMay 5, 2026 7:18 AM

    4. Questions deadline

      Jun 9, 9:59 PMJune 9, 2026 9:59 PM

    5. Tender submission deadline

      Jun 17, 2:00 PMJune 17, 2026 2:00 PM

    6. Opening date

      Jun 18, 8:00 AMJune 18, 2026 8:00 AM

    7. Tender validity period

      Dec 17, 3:00 PMDecember 17, 2026 3:00 PM

    Brief

    Belgium: Tenders/European Commission, DG REGIO - Regional and Urban Policy/IRIS2 QKD microsatellite pilot mission

    Expired

    The competition has expired without a winner being announced.

    Deadline
    Jun 17,Expired
    Award
    Pris 30%
    Procedure
    OpenSingle stage
    Agreement
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    Estimated value
    €25Mover 42 months

    Brief

    De Europese Commissie, DG HR - Human Resources and Security, heeft behoefte aan diensten voor een microsatelliet-pilotmissie, met een maximale totale waarde van 25 miljoen euro over 42 maanden. Deze missie is bedoeld om QKD-technologie in de ruimte te valideren en toekomstige kwantumnetwerken voor te bereiden, als onderdeel van het IRIS²-programma. De gunningscriteria zijn kwaliteit (70%) en prijs (30%).

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    From the notice

    • Procurement of a microsatellite pilot mission, to be deployed to validate QKD technology in space and prepare for future quantum networks. It is part of IRIS² (the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, regulation (EU) 2023/588) regulation.

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      64200000
    • 35631100Communication satellites38970000Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

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