Tender

UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

14 Jun 2021 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a tender issued by UK Research & Innovation for the project titled "UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits." This initiative is focused within the research and development services industry, specifically aiming to enhance quantum computing capabilities by delivering an early-stage quantum computer by 2025. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions closing on 27 October 2021 and the contract period set to commence on 26 November 2021, lasting until 26 July 2023. The total estimated value of the procurement is £750,000, applicable across various delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and other regions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in research and development services, technology solutions, and advanced computing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the emphasis on innovative approaches to quantum computing. Suppliers with expertise in quantum technologies, consultancy services, or computational research would be particularly well-suited to bid, thereby contributing to significant advancements in this cutting-edge industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits

Notice Description

This tender is related to UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6284f640-b527-4202-b453-a60d58d1f608
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2021 - 26 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

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

Notice Documents

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