Tender

GB-Swindon: UKRI-2049 Cryogenic Vacuum System for the NQCC

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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10 Mar 2022 at 12:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation is currently in the tender phase for the procurement of a Cryogenic Vacuum System for the National Quantum Computing Centre, located in Swindon, UK. The contract, classified under gas cooling systems, has a budget ranging from £100,000 to £500,000. The tender submission deadline has been extended to 28th March 2022 at 14:00 hours, with the contract anticipated to commence on 18th April 2022 and run until 31st July 2023. This open procedure seeks to engage suppliers capable of delivering innovative cooling solutions for quantum computing hardware.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in gas cooling systems, engineering, and related technologies to participate in a cutting-edge project within the quantum computing industry. Businesses with capabilities in vacuum chamber design and manufacturing, as well as those proficient in cryogenic technology, would be well-suited to apply, leveraging this project to enhance their market presence and expertise in this emerging sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-2049 Cryogenic Vacuum System for the NQCC

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 10 March 2022 for the following reason: The tender submission deadline has been extended until 28th March 2022 at 14:00hours(The UK's National Quantum Computing Centre aims at building quantum computers which will be made available to end users. One of the hardware platforms we are developing is based on trapped ions. In trapped ion quantum computing, these ions are trapped on a chip. This chip needs to be located inside a vacuum chamber to avoid the ions being knocked out of the trap by background gas. The vacuum chamber also needs to provide cryogenic cooling to the ion chip to avoid the chip heating up the ion, as well as to improve the vacuum. It also needs to provide vacuum feedthroughs for various electrical connections that the ion trap chip requires.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b442a5-b8a0-4b17-82be-a4f7127c2eea
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31161200 - Gas cooling systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Apr 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 years
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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Elizabeth Gage
Contact Email
elizabeth.gage@ukri.org
Contact Phone
07563420665

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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