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ITT: Procurement of Dilution Refrigerator for Measurements of Superconducting Qubits

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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05 Aug 2024 at 12:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has initiated an open tender for the procurement of a dilution refrigerator to be used for measurements of superconducting quantum processors and other quantum circuits. This tender falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and is an active procurement process. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is currently at the tender stage. The procurement is set in Teddington, London, with key dates highlighting the tender period ending on 5th September 2024 and the contract period running from 1st October 2024 to 31st July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying high-precision laboratory equipment, specifically those with expertise in quantum measurement systems. The requirements favour SMEs, offering a promising avenue for smaller enterprises to expand their business by providing highly specialised equipment like a dilution refrigerator with specific capabilities for RF measurements and low thermal noise performance. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses adept at delivering complex quantum circuits and those capable of meeting strict technical specifications that include low vibration and the ability to measure high-coherence superconducting qubits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT: Procurement of Dilution Refrigerator for Measurements of Superconducting Qubits

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a dilution refrigerator to be used for measurements of superconducting quantum processors and other quantum circuits. The purpose is to complement our existing measurement systems and add measurement capability, in particular for long measurements of e.g., superconducting qubits. The dilution refrigerator needs to be suitable for RF measurements of complex quantum circuits, meaning it must be equipped with a large number of coaxial input lines, as well as low-loss output lines suitable for use with low-noise amplifiers, isolators and parametric amplifiers. In many cases the system will be used to measure two or more independent samples (in different shielded enclosures) concurrently, and it is important that the system design can accommodate this. The asset must enable the measurement of high-coherence superconducting qubits/processors based on the following: 1) Base temperature of less than or equal to 10 mK. 2) Mixing chamber plate diameter of at least 275mm 3) Low vibrations 4) Plenty of free space available for custom equipment. 5) We do NOT require a magnet. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-090391bc-c45a-48cc-b4a1-45a90fba6e14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c6d902d-1b67-4292-bbf4-51f05605bbb7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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