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Use of Quantum Magnetic Sensing and Edge-AI in Asset Performance Monitoring in Airports

Connected Places Catapult · Public undertaking

In brief

Connected Places Catapult is looking for suppliers for IT and software work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £80,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 5 months, starting 2 November 2026.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 15 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Thursday 15 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Thursday 15 October 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for IT and software contracts across the UK (from 1293 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

Supply of a technology trial at Glasgow Airport to develop the application of quantum sensing technology in asset performance monitoring in airports to support the airport to move from planned maintenance to predictive maintenance activities

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: supplier.in-tend.co.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 15 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 15 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 092305-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

20

Awards

4

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From notice 092305-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.