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UKRI-4500 Novera System and Additional Chips

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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29 Nov 2024 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract for the supply of the Novera qubit system and additional qubit chips, classified under the industry category of supercomputers (CPV code 30211100), to Rigetti and Co LLC and Rigetti & Co. Inc. This integrated system includes multiple sub-systems and will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed on 26th November 2024, with the contract period set from 27th November 2024 to 20th December 2024. The procurement method was an award without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union, valued at £500,000 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced computing and quantum technology. SMEs might find this contract particularly beneficial, offering a chance to collaborate with a leading research organisation in the UK. Companies that provide high-complexity technical systems and have expertise in quantum computing would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The involvement of a significant player in the quantum computing space, Rigetti, indicates potential for substantial industry developments and partnerships.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4500 Novera System and Additional Chips

Notice Description

Novera qubit system and additional qubit chips - an integrated system consisting of multiple sub-systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c2b77a5-c328-4452-afea-7413b1b7aa8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa178a6-1467-4734-bf38-6522219fd459
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30211100 - Super computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793298902

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RIGETTI

RIGETTI AND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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