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RHUL-24001 - Procurement of an Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Josephson Junction fabrication Tool for Superconducting Quantum Circuits and Associated Requirements

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE, KNOWN AS ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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22 Aug 2023 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London, is seeking tenders for the procurement of an Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Josephson Junction fabrication Tool for Superconducting Quantum Circuits and Associated Requirements. The estimated value of the contract is £5,000,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 21st September 2023. The contract period is expected to start on 18th October 2023 and end on 17th October 2029. The procurement is classified under electromechanical equipment and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the goods industry, particularly those involved in electromechanical equipment, to collaborate with Royal Holloway University of London. Enterprises with experience in providing ultra-high vacuum tools for superconducting Josephson junctions and quantum circuits are well-suited to compete. The College has a maximum budget of £481k excluding VAT for the initial instrument purchase, showing a willingness to invest in innovative technology. Businesses interested in long-term partnerships and offering warranty and support services should consider bidding for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RHUL-24001 - Procurement of an Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Josephson Junction fabrication Tool for Superconducting Quantum Circuits and Associated Requirements

Notice Description

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London ('Royal Holloway' or 'the College') wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of an ultra-high vacuum tool for the specialist fabrication of superconducting Josephson junctions and quantum circuits. This procurement is for both the initial purchase of the instrument, additional purchases directly linked to the initial instrument, and warranty and support over its lifetime. This will be subject to the availability of funding, future developments in the technology, and pricing in line with market value. Please see Appendix A for further information. The initial instrument purchase is subject to grant funding from Innovate UK and the College has a maximum budget of PS481k excluding VAT. The College reserves the right to extend the associated warranty and support in agreement with the successful supplier but your tender response should only include your standard warranty and support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a161642-a4d6-405b-9e0a-cb31b18c7c56
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Oct 2023 - 17 Oct 2029 Over 5 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE, KNOWN AS ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Further Information

Notice Documents

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