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GB-Swindon: UKRI-2602 Superconducting Quibit Control Systems

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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12 Dec 2022 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the procurement of superconducting quibit control systems. The contract, titled "UKRI-2602 Superconducting Quibit Control Systems," falls under the Conductors industry category. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a tender period ending on 14th November 2022 and a contract period starting on 21st November 2022 with a completion deadline of 31st March 2023. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the development and supply of superconducting circuits and quantum computing technology. Companies specialising in microwave electronics design and manufacturing are well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded supplier for this tender is Zurich Instruments AG, a company based in Zurich, Switzerland, known for its large-scale operations in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-2602 Superconducting Quibit Control Systems

Notice Description

The National Quantum Computing Center (NQCC) aims to build several quantum computers. One of the most promising architectures for the fundamental building blocks of a quantum computer are superconducting circuits. The control of these circuits (qubits) and the quantum states which they maintain is crucial to the operation of a quantum computer. These states are controlled, maintained and read out via microwave electronics which are specially designed for this purpose. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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/3ec633bb-e9b7-4fa0-9617-2ab319380924
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44318000 - Conductors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,296 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,296 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 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

ZURICH INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

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