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UKRI-3372 NQCC Strontium Quadrupole Cavities

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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03 Jan 2024 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation organisation has completed a procurement process for the supply of two lots of 674 nm cavities for strontium ions, aiming to enhance the UK's global leadership in quantum computing. The procurement stage was an open procedure with a tender period ending on December 5, 2023, and a contract period from December 6, 2023, to July 1, 2024, in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £115,602 GBP, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, with the main procurement category being goods.

This tender for strontium quadrupole cavities presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in quantum technologies and advanced manufacturing, to participate in the UK's quantum computing sector. Companies with expertise in high-precision manufacturing, vacuum technology, and fibre-coupling assemblies are well-suited to compete for this contract. The award has been granted to Stable Laser Systems Inc, a supplier with a large-scale operation based in Boulder, demonstrating the quality of firms that can engage with such specialised projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3372 NQCC Strontium Quadrupole Cavities

Notice Description

The National Quantum Computing Centre seeks to enhance the UK's global leadership in quantum computing, to help translate UK research strengths into innovation, and enable the creation of the first generation of quantum computers, helping to build a resilient future economy. The NQCC seeks for two lots of 674 nm cavities for strontium ions. Each lot must include a cavity, vacuum housing, temperature control, and be shipped pre-aligned with fibre-coupling assemblies apart by 100 mm to 300 mm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36664180-0057-4b77-bfd1-03fd5c76f3f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a67e204-80b7-45f0-aac7-17ab200cdde5
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14772000 - Strontium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,602 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,602 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2023 - 1 Jul 2024 6-12 months
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STABLE LASER SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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