Tender

GB-Didcot: UKRI-1969 - Dipole Laser Cavities

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

16 Mar 2022 at 13:45

Tender Notice
Tender

16 Mar 2022 at 13:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation is seeking proposals for the procurement of a set of dipole laser cavities under the tender titled "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1969 - Dipole Laser Cavities." This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and is associated with the ongoing development of quantum computing capabilities. The tender period is set to close on 7th April 2022, with the delivery of the requested equipment required before 1st September 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to submit bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the advanced manufacturing and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in optical components and precision engineering. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to the UK's leadership in quantum computing, potentially leading to further collaborations and project developments in this cutting-edge industry. Suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate their capabilities and adhere to the specified criteria outlined in the procurement documentation to enhance their chances of success.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Didcot: UKRI-1969 - Dipole Laser Cavities

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 March 2022 for the following reason: The link in the first notice was incorrect - the correct links are as follows: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/8CRY6F9Y7H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8CRY6F9Y7H(The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is funded through UKRI and seeks to enhance the UK's global leadership in quantum computing, to help translate UK research strengths into innovation, and enable the creation of the first generation of quantum computers, helping to build a resilient future economy. The National Quantum Computing Centre aims at building quantum computers which will be made available to end users. Among others, one of the hardware platforms we are developing is based on trapped ions. In trapped ions quantum computing, lasers are used to interact with the internal states of a single and multiple ions. Depending on the chosen ion species and internal states, specific laser frequencies are used. In order to implement operations with lasers, the lasers need to be permanently frequency stabilised. The standard way to achieve the required stability is to reference each laser to a pair of mirrors - which form a cavity. The distance between the mirrors is fixed in length and can be made to be stable enough to act as the required reference. This tender is aimed at the purchase of a (single) set of cavities used to stabilise a number of lasers The delivery of the cavities must be before the 1st of September 2022, which is fundamental to the success of the project. Please follow this link https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=675919787 to review further information.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd1e1e52-5fc6-4556-bab7-1698c9714027
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eebbe31-9365-4bbc-84ab-788672ccdc81
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Apr 2022 - 1 Sep 2022 1-6 months
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 AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-bd1e1e52-5fc6-4556-bab7-1698c9714027-2022-03-16T13:45:03Z",
    "date": "2022-03-16T13:45:03Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-bd1e1e52-5fc6-4556-bab7-1698c9714027",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "BIP675919787",
        "title": "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1969 - Dipole Laser Cavities",
        "description": "NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 March 2022 for the following reason: The link in the first notice was incorrect - the correct links are as follows: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/8CRY6F9Y7H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8CRY6F9Y7H(The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is funded through UKRI and seeks to enhance the UK's global leadership in quantum computing, to help translate UK research strengths into innovation, and enable the creation of the first generation of quantum computers, helping to build a resilient future economy. The National Quantum Computing Centre aims at building quantum computers which will be made available to end users. Among others, one of the hardware platforms we are developing is based on trapped ions. In trapped ions quantum computing, lasers are used to interact with the internal states of a single and multiple ions. Depending on the chosen ion species and internal states, specific laser frequencies are used. In order to implement operations with lasers, the lasers need to be permanently frequency stabilised. The standard way to achieve the required stability is to reference each laser to a pair of mirrors - which form a cavity. The distance between the mirrors is fixed in length and can be made to be stable enough to act as the required reference. This tender is aimed at the purchase of a (single) set of cavities used to stabilise a number of lasers The delivery of the cavities must be before the 1st of September 2022, which is fundamental to the success of the project. Please follow this link https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=675919787 to review further information.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.",
        "datePublished": "2022-03-16T13:35:03Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "38000000",
            "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 50000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 100000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2022-04-07T14:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2022-04-25T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2022-09-01T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eebbe31-9365-4bbc-84ab-788672ccdc81",
                "datePublished": "2022-03-16T13:35:03Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en",
                "dateModified": "2022-03-16T13:45:03Z"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Please follow this link to view the notice.",
                "url": "https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=675919787"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "documentType": "Link",
                "description": "Please follow this link to view the notice.",
                "url": "https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=675919787"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-127430",
            "name": "UK Research and Innovation",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UK Research and Innovation"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House, North Star Avenue",
                "locality": "Swindon",
                "postalCode": "SN2 1FL",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Tessa Andrews",
                "email": "procurement@stfc.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "01793442000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-127430",
        "name": "UK Research and Innovation"
    }
}