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UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processoers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processors" is being conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services and has a total estimated value of £200,000. Currently in the Tender stage, the deadline for submissions is 26 April 2021. The procurement is following a restricted procedure, which is a selective method aimed at identifying suitable suppliers from a pre-qualified pool.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software development and consulting within the quantum computing sector. Businesses that align with the technical performance specifications related to hardware and software for quantum technology solutions would be well-positioned to compete in this opportunity. The anticipated contract duration spans from 26 July 2021 to 25 January 2023, allowing for substantial engagement in developing quantum benchmarking solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processoers

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Scope of the Procurement Instead of: UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processoers Read: UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processors Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The National Quantum Computing Centre has an objective to deliver an early-stage quantum computer (Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum, NISQ machine) that can outperform conventional computing for a range of tasks, by 2025. In order to achieve this medium-term goal, the NQCC has developed a technology roadmap, and has identified a series of technical work packages (WPs) that are suitable for delivery by external contractors. These WPs focus on the delivery of technology solutions according to a set of required technical performance specifications, for both hardware and software, related to quantum computing. This tender relates to WP19 - Practical benchmarking suite.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06ef51ba-8222-4e52-930c-89da392171ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfbe2ed6-a33a-4500-8d3a-36e36ca80898
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2021 - 25 Jan 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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