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GB-Didcot: UKRI-2197 - Quadrupole 729nm Laser cavity

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jun 2022 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Research and Innovation for the purchase of a quadrupole 729nm laser cavity, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This tender falls within the goods category, with an estimated value of £59,563. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender stage is complete, having closed on 22nd June 2022. The contract is scheduled to commence on 23rd June 2022 and will run until 1st October 2022. The contracting authority is based in Swindon, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in precision optical equipment and laboratory technologies to expand their business. Suppliers with experience in the development or provision of laser stabilisation components and those who can effectively demonstrate their capability in meeting the technical specifications will be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, particularly in the burgeoning field of quantum computing.

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Notice Title

GB-Didcot: UKRI-2197 - Quadrupole 729nm Laser cavity

Notice Description

Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses). The National Quantum Computing Centre is funded through the UKRI, and is dedicated to accelerating the development of quantum computing by addressing the challenges of scaling - technological and user adoption. It 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, and is pursuing two primary platforms of quantum computing, one based on superconductors and one based on trapped ions, as these are currently the most mature. 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. Further information regarding the mirrors can be found within Section 3 of the Specification. This tender is aimed at the purchase of a cavity used to stabilise a 729 nm laser, as specified in Section 3. The estimated value of this opportunity is PS60,000. Please follow this link https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Didcot:-UKRI-2197---Quadrupole-729nm-Laser-cavity/GP3CPBHZ5F, for 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
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11976400-b144-4255-9482-e34c13be8a0c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£59,563 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,563 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2022 - 1 Oct 2022 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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STABLE LASER SYSTEMS

Further Information

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