Quantum Technologies in Defence (Action Plan and Foundational Research for Quantum Technologies in Defence)

In the context of Technology and Innovation, EDA intends to launch a tender to develop an Action Plan and Foundational Research for Quantum Technologies in Defence. There will be 2 LOTS: LOT 1: Development and Implementation of the Action plan on Quantum: This lot aims to manage administrative aspects of …

CPV: 73410000 Investigación y tecnología militares, 71318000 Servicios de asesoramiento y consultoría en ingeniería, 71335000 Estudios de ingeniería, 72220000 Servicios de consultoría en sistemas y consultoría técnica, 73420000 Estudio de previabilidad y demostración tecnológica, 73400000 Servicios de investigación y desarrollo de materiales de seguridad y defensa
Lugar de ejecución:
Quantum Technologies in Defence (Action Plan and Foundational Research for Quantum Technologies in Defence)
Organismo adjudicador:
European Defence Agency
Número de premio:
EDA/2025/OP/0007-PIN

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : European Defence Agency
Legal type of the buyer : EU institution, body or agency
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Quantum Technologies in Defence (Action Plan and Foundational Research for Quantum Technologies in Defence)
Description : In the context of Technology and Innovation, EDA intends to launch a tender to develop an Action Plan and Foundational Research for Quantum Technologies in Defence. There will be 2 LOTS: LOT 1: Development and Implementation of the Action plan on Quantum: This lot aims to manage administrative aspects of the ‘Quantum Action Plan’ to be developed for the RTI (Research Technology & Innovation) directorate, propose and consult experts, organize workshops, assist EDA Project Officers in general management of tasks, propose a structure for the Quantum Action Plan, draft the Action Plan and its annexes including roadmap(s) proposal(s) ; LOT 2: Launching Quantum Defence Projects for Foundational Research and Technology: Under this lot economic operators will provide services to identify, propose, and develop promising technologies to different CapTechs or within cross CapTechs activities. The objective is to support the initiation or continuation of R&T projects, and to act as an incubator for early-stage innovations. This could include supporting the first steps of EDA OB studies, Cat. B projects and/or EDF projects or the transition from EDA OB studies to Cat. B projects and/or EDF projects and propose next steps including roadmaps and demonstrations. As part of the forthcoming tender, EDA is organizing an information session on 07 May 2025.
Internal identifier : EDA/2025/OP/0007-PIN

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73410000 Military research and technology

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 1 600 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : ++++Information Session:++++ On 07 May 2025, the European Defence Agency (EDA) will conduct an Information Session for interested industry representatives to present the overarching concept of the initiative, its primary aim, and objectives. The session will elaborate on the scope of the forthcoming tender, the implementation plan, including expected deliverables, procurement procedures and the timeline. The scope of the contracts will include the provision of full services related to (1) the action plan and (2) foundational research for quantum technologies in defence. The services shall include the development and implementation of the (1) Action Plan on Quantum and (2) launch of Quantum Defence Projects for Foundational Research and Technology. This initiative seeks to engage industry/research partners in contributing to activities that aims to engineer quantum properties to enhance defence applications performances and lead to possible breakthroughs via the implementation of the (1) action plan to be drafted with a roadmap and (2) foundational research and technology activities to develop, propose and potentially conduct initial steps of quantum defence projects. ++++Who should attend?++++ The EDA extends this invitation to all companies, and research groups possessing the knowledge, experience and technical capacity required to deliver the services outlined previously for LOT 1: companies economic operators, research centres and/or Universities with extended knowledge in the quantum field for LOT2: Companies, research centres and/or Universities with extended knowledge into deep quantum technologies. For both the information session and participation in the tender process, the EDA recommends representation by individuals or teams with adequate expertise such as quantum physicists and engineers, quantum cryptographers, quantum systems architects, quantum technologies policy makers and strategists. This approach is favoured over attendance exclusively by sales or public relations personnel, aiming to facilitate focused discussions on achieving the initiative's objectives and ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the project's technical requirements. ++++Where and When?++++ The information session will be held on 07 May 2025 from 10:00 am till 11:30. The event will be done remotely via Teams. ++++How to register?++++ Participation is free of charge, but interested parties must register in advance by 5 May 2025 EOB, using this link: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/6e114ee9-7d8e-5ad8-aad8-8f0aa5885f58 The link to the MS Teams meeting will be provided at a later stage, no later than 24 hours before the session.This prior information notice announces the intention of the contracting authority to publish a future call for tenders. No other information or documents are available at this stage. Interested economic operators are invited to subscribe at the link https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/tender-details/baab5cc5-acbb-4391-bac9-8f20cc7df9e5-PIN in order to get notified when the contract notice and all the procurement documents, including the tender specifications, are published.
Legal basis :
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046

3. Part

3.1 Part technical ID : PAR-0001

Title : Quantum Technologies in Defence (Action Plan and Foundational Research for Quantum Technologies in Defence)
Description : In the context of Technology and Innovation, EDA intends to launch a tender to develop an Action Plan and Foundational Research for Quantum Technologies in Defence. There will be 2 LOTS: LOT 1: Development and Implementation of the Action plan on Quantum: This lot aims to manage administrative aspects of the ‘Quantum Action Plan’ to be developed for the RTI (Research Technology & Innovation) directorate, propose and consult experts, organize workshops, assist EDA Project Officers in general management of tasks, propose a structure for the Quantum Action Plan, draft the Action Plan and its annexes including roadmap(s) proposal(s) ; LOT 2: Launching Quantum Defence Projects for Foundational Research and Technology: Under this lot economic operators will provide services to identify, propose, and develop promising technologies to different CapTechs or within cross CapTechs activities. The objective is to support the initiation or continuation of R&T projects, and to act as an incubator for early-stage innovations. This could include supporting the first steps of EDA OB studies, Cat. B projects and/or EDF projects or the transition from EDA OB studies to Cat. B projects and/or EDF projects and propose next steps including roadmaps and demonstrations. As part of the forthcoming tender, EDA is organizing an information session on 07 May 2025.

3.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73410000 Military research and technology
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71318000 Advisory and consultative engineering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71335000 Engineering studies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73420000 Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73400000 Research and Development services on security and defence materials

3.1.3 Duration

Duration : 48 Month

3.1.4 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 1 600 000 Euro

3.1.5 General information

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

3.1.6 Procurement documents

3.1.8 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition

3.1.9 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Court of Justice of the European Union -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : European Defence Agency
Registration number : EDA
Department : EDA.CEO - Chief Executive Office,EDA.CEO.CSD - Corporate Services Directorate,EDA.CEO.CSD.3 - Procurement and Contract Unit
Postal address : Rue des Drapiers/Lakenweversstraat 17-23
Town : Brussels
Postcode : B-1050
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad ( BE100 )
Country : Belgium
Telephone : +32 2 504 28 00
Internet address : https://eda.europa.eu/
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Court of Justice of the European Union
Registration number : CURIA
Postal address : Rue du Fort Niedergrünewald
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : L-2925
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Telephone : +352 4303-1
Internet address : http://curia.europa.eu
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Commission
Registration number : EUCOM
Postal address : Mondrian (CDMA), Rue du Champ de Mars 21
Town : Brussels
Postcode : B-1050
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad ( BE100 )
Country : Belgium
Telephone : +32 2 299 11 11
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : 57b3eea1-009e-4bc8-8c6d-3cbaf6c5784a - 01
Form type : Planning
Notice type : Prior information notice or a periodic indicative notice used only for information
Notice dispatch date : 03/04/2025 08:52 +02:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00220046-2025
OJ S issue number : 67/2025
Publication date : 04/04/2025
Estimated date of publication of a contract notice within this procedure : 13/05/2025