Tender

UKRI-1245 NQCC WP18 Open Standards for Emerging Quantum Processors

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

05 May 2021 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is conducting a tender titled "UKRI-1245 NQCC WP18 Open Standards for Emerging Quantum Processors" to support the National Quantum Computing Centre's aim of delivering an early-stage quantum computer by 2025. The contract, classified under software programming and consultancy services, has a value of £210,000 and follows a restrictive procurement method. The tender is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 9th June 2021. The contract period is anticipated to run from 7th September 2021 to 7th March 2023, covering delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and its regions.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on emerging technologies in quantum computing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority is seeking innovative solutions that meet specific technical performance specifications. Businesses that possess expertise in quantum technology, software development, or related fields would be well-positioned to compete and contribute to this pioneering project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-1245 NQCC WP18 Open Standards for Emerging Quantum Processors

Notice Description

The National Quantum Computing Centre has an objective to deliver an early-stage quantum computer (Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum, NISQ machine) that can outperform conventional computing for a range of tasks, by 2025. In order to achieve this medium-term goal, the NQCC has developed a technology roadmap, and has identified a series of technical work packages (WPs) that are suitable for delivery by external contractors. These WPs focus on the delivery of technology solutions according to a set of required technical performance specifications, for both hardware and software, related to quantum computing. This tender relates to WP18 - Open standards for emerging quantum processors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6b9da9-9ce3-4ecb-a3aa-41dda00c43f6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2021 - 7 Mar 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 & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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