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UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processors

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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26 Mar 2021 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is currently undertaking a procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processors." This procurement falls under the category of software programming and consultancy services and is aimed at delivering technology solutions necessary for quantum computing advancements. The process is at the tender stage, with the initiative expected to support the National Quantum Computing Centre's goal of developing an early-stage quantum computer by 2025. Key details include the location in Swindon, UK, and an emphasis on inviting small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate based on specific selection criteria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in software development and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in quantum computing technologies. Potential bidders should have strong capabilities in delivering technology solutions that meet stringent technical performance specifications. With the focus on practical benchmarking within the rapidly evolving field of quantum processors, businesses that are innovative and up to date with industry advancements will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processors

Notice Description

The National Quantum Computing Centre has an objective to deliver an early-stage quantum computer (Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum, NISQ machine) that can outperform conventional computing for a range of tasks, by 2025. In order to achieve this medium-term goal, the NQCC has developed a technology roadmap, and has identified a series of technical work packages (WPs) that are suitable for delivery by external contractors. These WPs focus on the delivery of technology solutions according to a set of required technical performance specifications, for both hardware and software, related to quantum computing. This tender relates to WP19 - Practical benchmarking suite.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029fcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006233-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Elizabeth Gage
Contact Email
elizabeth.gage@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1235446553

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

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