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UKRI-3117 Software Licence and Support Package for the NQCC

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 May 2023 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the procurement of the UKRI-3117 Software Licence and Support Package for the NQCC to ANSYS UK Ltd, with a total value of £172,314. The procurement stage has concluded with the contract period set to start on 24th May 2023 and end on 21st May 2026. This tender was classified as an Industry-specific software package, aimed at supporting the superconducting team at the NQCC to design qubits for quantum computers.

This procurement opportunity is suitable for businesses specialising in Industry-specific software development and support services. The tender presents an opportunity for businesses to engage with UK Research & Innovation in the field of quantum computing technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate in this tender process, showcasing a commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3117 Software Licence and Support Package for the NQCC

Notice Description

The software is used in the design of superconducting qubits. Specifically, the High Frequency Simulation Software (HFSS) and the Maxwell package is used to simulate Electromagnetic structures using finite element method solver to analyse the parameters of specific superconducting chip designs. The superconducting team at the NQCC require this software to design the qubits to be used within their quantum computers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a02df210-f3d0-4a4b-83e6-4ab0ba4f5b25
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£172,314 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,314 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2023 - 21 May 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANSYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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