Tender

UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

25 Aug 2023 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is procuring a contract titled "UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite" to support the National Quantum Computing Centre's core strategy in developing quantum computing hardware. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, and the deadline for submissions is on October 2, 2023. The contract period is set to start on November 2, 2023, and end on August 31, 2024. This opportunity falls under the industry category of "Lasers", with an estimated value of £800,000.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying laser technology to engage with the UK Research & Innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the procurement aims to support innovative hardware platforms for quantum computing. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and beyond can participate, presenting growth opportunities for those specialising in delivering laser solutions for complex scientific applications.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite

Notice Description

Part of the National Quantum Computing Centre's core strategy is the design an development of quantum computing hardware. One of the hardware platforms we are developing is based on trapped ions. In ion trap quantum computing, multiple lasers are required to interact with the internal states of a single and multiple ions. Strontium is one of the most widely employed atomic species in trapped ion experiments. To this end, the NQCC requires two laser suites to provide the laser light required for strontium hardware platforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd45579-18e0-4ec9-9e23-59a58602aeab
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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