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System for the Measurement of Multiple Superconducting Qubits

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Award

26 Mar 2021 at 17:00

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

11 Jan 2021 at 19:40

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

04 Jan 2021 at 16:23

Tender Notice
Tender

23 Dec 2020 at 10:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed an award for a metrology system aimed at measuring multiple superconducting qubits. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically classified within the CPV code 38000000. The procurement process employed an open procedure above the threshold, with the contract awarded on 25th March 2021, following a tender period that ended on 8th February 2021. The contract has a total value of £231,000 and will be delivered at NPL's facility located in Teddington, London, with the contract period running from 25th March 2021 to 31st May 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the field of precision instrumentation and metrology. Companies specialising in baseband/IF electronics, microwave instrumentation, or those with expertise in developing highly customisable technology interfaces would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as indicated by their eligibility within the tender's suitability criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

System for the Measurement of Multiple Superconducting Qubits

Notice Description

NPL has awarded two contracts for a metrology system for measuring superconducting circuits comprising multiple coupled qubits. One contract is for baseband/IF electronics and instrumentation, the other for microwave instrumentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c0501a9-7cdf-468e-a80f-72e8bec660e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09550043-00ce-4278-9965-27eee218c79c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£231,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£231,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Simon Coller
Contact Email
simon.coller@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

ZURICH INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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