Planning

Prior Information notice - System for multi-SC qubit measurements

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Planning

13 Aug 2020 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is set to initiate a tender for the procurement of a new system for the metrology of circuits involving multiple superconducting qubits. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically classified under CPV code 38000000. The planning stage is currently ongoing, with a future notice date scheduled for 13th August 2020, and the contract period is expected to run from 30th September 2020 to 1st March 2021. The procurement will take place in London, UK, targeting businesses with an interest in advanced laboratory technologies.

This upcoming tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in electronics and software development for scientific applications. Suppliers capable of delivering highly customisable systems with programmable FPGA logic and a common software interface will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be accessible for them, potentially fostering innovation and growth within this sector.

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Notice Title

Prior Information notice - System for multi-SC qubit measurements

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a new system for metrology of circuits comprising multiple coupled superconducting qubits. The new system should include all the necessary baseband electronics (arbitrary waveform generators, digitizers etc.) and optionally also relevant microwave components (local oscillators etc.) for controlling and reading out at least 5 superconducting qubits. It should be possible to control all components using a common software interface. The system must be designed so that it is highly customizable and can be easily expanded in the future. It should include the possibility to implement control and feedback (e.g. active reset) via user-programmable FPGA logic; and be delivered with all necessary software for doing so.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f50a0372-9de1-4cdf-b006-3a3446370933
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d51a9829-3024-4054-a680-ddd8812c33ae
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2020 - 1 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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