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System for the Measurement of Multiple Superconducting Qubits

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Award

26 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Tender

04 Jan 2021 at 23:08

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is conducting a public procurement process, titled "System for the Measurement of Multiple Semiconducting Qubits," focused on the procurement of laboratory and precision equipment. Located in Teddington, United Kingdom, this open tender is currently in the active stage, with a total budget of £313,000. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 8 February 2021. The procurement is structured into two lots: the first for baseband/IF electronics and instrumentation, and the second for microwave instrumentation, both requiring integrated solutions with hardware and software support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers in the technology and instrumentation sectors. Businesses that specialise in bespoke laboratory equipment, metrology systems, or electronic instrumentation would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the requirements for high technical standards and customisable solutions, companies with proven expertise and innovative capabilities in delivering advanced scientific instruments are likely to benefit from this procurement process.

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Notice Title

System for the Measurement of Multiple Superconducting Qubits

Notice Description

NPL has awarded two contracts for a metrology system for measuring superconducting circuits comprising multiple coupled qubits. One contract is for baseband/IF electronics and instrumentation, the other for microwave instrumentation.

Lot Information

Baseband/IF electronics and instrumentation (including arbitrary waveform generators, digitisers and associated instrumentation)

Develop and supply an integrated solution including hardware and software, with guidance and remote support for the set-up, testing and commissioning of the system by NPL.

Microwave instrumentation (including microwave generators and microwave switches)

Develop and supply an integrated solution including hardware and software, with guidance and remote support for the set-up, testing and commissioning of the system by NPL.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028790
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006303-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

31711422 - Microwave equipment

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£313,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£313,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£231,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Simon Coller
Contact Email
simon.coller@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089436485

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
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

ZURICH INSTRUMENTS

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