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

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by UK Research and Innovation for the project titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2049 Cryogenic Vacuum System for the NQCC." This project falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on gas cooling systems, and is located in Swindon, UK. Currently, the tender process is at the active stage with an open procedure for submissions. Interested parties must submit their bids by 21 March 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 10 April 2023 and will conclude on 31 July 2023.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the production of advanced cooling systems and vacuum technology to expand their business. Given the project's emphasis on cryogenic vacuum systems, companies with experience in high-performance engineering solutions or those engaged in quantum computing technologies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially leading to significant growth and collaboration in the tech 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 04 March 2022 for the following reason: Contract start date amendment.(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/a651a26f-6cc7-485d-8b62-d5c547120a5c
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
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 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

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