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GB-Swindon: UKRI-2049 Cryogenic Vacuum System for the NQCC

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Apr 2022 at 09:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, involves the tender titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2049 Cryogenic Vacuum System for the NQCC". This contract focuses on the development of cryogenic vacuum systems within the industry category of goods, specifically gas cooling systems. The tender was awarded on 5th April 2022, with the contract effective from 6th April 2022 and set to conclude on 1st July 2023. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and was completed in the location of Swindon, UK, accommodating delivery to various regions, including the British Overseas Territories and mainland Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the fields of scientific equipment and engineering services, particularly those specialising in cooling and vacuum technologies. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions in cryogenic technologies would be well-suited to seek similar contracts, leveraging their expertise to grow and diversify their offerings in the competitive public procurement market. The contract value stood at £115,000, indicating a sizeable opportunity for potential suppliers in the relevant sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-2049 Cryogenic Vacuum System for the NQCC

Notice Description

The UK's National Quantum Computing Centre aims at building quantum computers which will be made available to end users. One of the hardware platforms we are developing is based on trapped ions. In trapped ion quantum computing, these ions are trapped on a chip. This chip needs to be located inside a vacuum chamber to avoid the ions being knocked out of the trap by background gas. The vacuum chamber also needs to provide cryogenic cooling to the ion chip to avoid the chip heating up the ion, as well as to improve the vacuum. It also needs to provide vacuum feedthroughs for various electrical connections that the ion trap chip requires.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f569ea3c-5f08-4b97-a27f-2a3601d7f51d
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ff6cb4-c084-42e5-a324-933788369103
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31161200 - Gas cooling systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2022 - 1 Jul 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 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

ICE OXFORD

Further Information

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