Planning

UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

14 Jun 2021 at 15:15

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is initiating a tender titled "UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits" as part of their objective to develop an advanced quantum computer with enhanced capabilities by 2025. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on quantum computing technologies. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a total budget of £750,000. A supplier event is scheduled for 12:00 PM on 13th July 2021, and interested suppliers must confirm attendance by emailing UKRI by 8th July 2021. The delivery location for this project is the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in high-tech research and development, particularly those specialising in quantum computing, hardware and software development, and related consultancy services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for ion trap systems and meet specific technical performance specifications will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Engaging with this procurement process could lead to valuable contracts and partnerships within the expanding field of quantum technology, a sector poised for considerable growth in the coming years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits

Notice Description

This tender is related to UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. The NQCC intends to hold an event to inform potential suppliers of the tendering process and requirements for two work packages related to ion trap systems: WP1 - High Fidelity Two-Qubit Microwave Gates for Ion Traps. WP2 - Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits. WP2 involves the development of an in-lab demonstrator comprising an ion trap system with 10+ individually-addressable qubits and featuring a multi-zoned trap. Further information will be provided at the event. Additional information: The Supplier Event for both WP1 and WP2 is being held on 12:00pm 13th July 2021. Suppliers are to confirm whether they will be attending the Supplier Event by emailing their contact name, organisation name and conatct details to Elizabeth.Gage@ukri.org no later than Thursday 8th July 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bbca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013399-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elizabeth.gage@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7563420665

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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