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UKRI-2722 Quantum Learning Machine

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Dec 2022 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Quantum Learning Machine, a quantum simulator, under the CPV classification of Data-processing machines (hardware). The contract, with a value of GBP 385,230, was awarded to ATOS IT Services. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract period is from March 1, 2023, to February 28, 2025. The tender period ended on December 14, 2022, with a 3-year support and maintenance included.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the goods industry, especially those involved in data-processing machines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for competing. The location for delivery is in the East of England. Interested parties can contact the buying organisation, UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, to explore potential partnerships or further details about the awarded contract.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2722 Quantum Learning Machine

Notice Description

The Quantum Learning Machine is a quantum simulator - a computer system for simulating the behaviour of quantum computers. The system being procured allows simulation of quantum computers up to 38 qubits, and comes with 3 year support and maintenance. The Hartree centre currently has one unit, and is purchasing a second to add to the address resourcing issues with large quantities of users wanting access.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-087700f9-0ac1-43d1-b0c8-92f59664a236
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a8ebd00-9e6d-4ef8-8968-5d48c84d2614
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£385,230 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£385,230 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATOS IT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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