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UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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17 Nov 2023 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has completed the tender process for the procurement of a Strontium Ion Laser Suite as part of the National Quantum Computing Centre's core strategy. The tender, titled "UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite," falls under the CPV classification for Lasers. The tender value is £640,810, and the contract period is from 13th November 2023 to 23rd July 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure with the tender period ending on 10th November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing laser technology solutions, particularly in the area of quantum computing hardware. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable businesses to participate in this procurement process. Businesses based in various locations, including the United Kingdom and other international territories, are eligible to compete for this contract awarded to TOPTICA Photonics AG.

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Notice Information

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.

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/05fa491a-8796-4c46-9cd1-81e4a00172f4
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

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

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,810 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£640,810 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2023 - 23 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOPTICA PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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