Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14084-090d-70db-9cc5-62dace2b742e/belgium-telecommunications-services-iris2-qkd-microsatellite-pilot-mission

closed BE open procedure

# Telecommunications services – IRIS2 QKD microsatellite pilot mission

[European Commission, DG CNECT - Communications Networks, Content and Technology](https://tendernation.io/buyers/european-commission-dg-cnect-communications-networks-content-and-technology)

Estimated value

€25,000,000

Published

6 May 2026

Deadline

Closed

17 Jun 2026

## Who can bid

- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Telecommunications services Research, testing and scientific technical simulator Communication satellites

Source

Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) · Notice 310609-2026

[View official notice](https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/310609-2026)

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