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UKRI-1245 NQCC WP18 Open Standards for Emerging Quantum Processors

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Apr 2022 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-1245 NQCC WP18 Open Standards for Emerging Quantum Processors" is being conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxford, UK. This project falls under the software programming and consultancy services category with an estimated value of £210,000. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, and the contract is set to commence on 25 April 2022, concluding on 24 October 2023. The initiative's tender period concluded on 12 April 2022, marking an important step in advancing the UK's capabilities in quantum computing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and consultancy, particularly those focused on quantum computing technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cutting-edge tech solutions might find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. Competitors will need to demonstrate their ability to deliver technical performance specifications aligned with the objectives of the National Quantum Computing Centre, making this a prime opportunity for businesses aiming to grow in innovative tech sectors.

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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/9ac8e31c-849f-4c41-8dde-37b8edfb0949
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2022 - 24 Oct 2023 1-2 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NPL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

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