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UKRI-2988 Vector Network Analyser - For the Superconducting Circuit Team

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

08 Jun 2023 at 11:05

Tender

21 Mar 2023 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the UKRI-2988 Vector Network Analyser, aiming to build quantum computers based on Superconducting (SC) quantum bits. The main procurement category is goods, and the tender involved the purchase of up to four Vector Network Analysers for the National Quantum Computing Centre in Swindon, UK. The tender was cancelled, and the contract with a value of £316,088.56 was awarded to Rohde and Schwarz UK Ltd on 30th May 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of Vector Network Analysers or those in the quantum computing industry. Companies with expertise in quantum technologies, superconductors, and trapped ions may find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the initiative was led by the UK Research & Innovation, a central purchasing body dedicated to accelerating quantum computing development in the UK.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2988 Vector Network Analyser - For the Superconducting Circuit Team

Notice Description

The UK's National Quantum Computing Centre aims at building quantum computers which will be made available to end users. Among others, one of the hardware platforms we are developing is based on Superconducting (SC) quantum bits (qubits), which form part of a superconducting quantum state circuit. Superconducting circuits are macroscopic in size and individually form a quantum state, but have quantum properties based upon quantized energy levels, superposition of states, and quantum entanglement, all of which are more commonly associated with atoms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Quantum Computing Centre seeks to enhance the UK's global leadership in quantum computing, to help translate UK research strengths into innovation, and enable the creation of the first generation of quantum computers, helping to build a resilient future economy. The NQCC is the first UKRI Centre funded directly by UKRI, and is dedicated to accelerating the development of quantum computing by addressing the challenges of scaling - technological and user adoption. The NQCC delivers quantum computing for the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP), which has already established the UK as a quantum technology global leader. Through its combined PS1bn of public and private sector investment over 10 years (2014-2024), the programme will develop and deliver quantum technologies across the areas of sensing, timing, imaging, communications and computing. The NQCC is pursuing two primary platforms of quantum computing, one based on superconductors and one based on trapped ions, as these are currently the most mature. This tender will involve the purchase of at least two and up to four Vector Network Analysers (VNAs) for the NQCC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b4bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016268-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£316,088 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20232 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
Elizabeth Gage
Contact Email
elizabeth.gage@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7563420665

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

ROHDE AND SCHWARZ

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