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UKRI-2722 Quantum Learning Machine

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Dec 2022 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Quantum Learning Machine, a quantum simulator for simulating quantum computers. The procurement method used was the limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at 385,230 GBP, was signed on 14th December 2022. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, UK, and the procurement falls under the goods category in the industry sector of data-processing machines (hardware).

This tender for the Quantum Learning Machine presents opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those involved in data processing hardware. Companies offering quantum computing solutions and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses interested in expanding into quantum computing simulation technology should monitor such tenders for potential growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2722 Quantum Learning Machine

Notice Description

The Quantum Learning Machine is a quantum simulator - a computer system for simulating the behaviour of quantum computers. The system being procured allows simulation of quantum computers up to 38 qubits, and comes with 3 year support and maintenance. The Hartree centre currently has one unit, and is purchasing a second to add to the address resourcing issues with large quantities of users wanting access.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Quantum Learning Machine is a quantum simulator - a computer system for simulating the behaviour of quantum computers. The system being procured allows simulation of quantum computers up to 38 qubits, and comes with 3 year support and maintenance. The Hartree centre currently has one unit, and is purchasing a second to add to the address resourcing issues with large quantities of users wanting access.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded in line with regulation 32 of the PCR 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039220
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035737-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£385,230 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
David Church
Contact Email
david.church@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

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
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATOS IT SERVICES

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