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RHUL-24001 - Procurement of an Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Josephson Junction fabrication Tool for Superconducting Quantum Circuits and Associated Requirements

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE, KNOWN AS ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2024 at 19:05

Tender

22 Aug 2023 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, also known as Royal Holloway, University of London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Josephson Junction fabrication Tool for Superconducting Quantum Circuits and Associated Requirements. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a maximum budget of £481,000 excluding VAT. The College has signed an active contract with Angstrom Engineering Incorporated for a value of £5,000,000, effective from January 5, 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award stage is currently active.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially for suppliers of electromechanical equipment and technological solutions in the industry category of electromechanical equipment. Companies specialising in the fabrication of superconducting Josephson junctions and quantum circuits would be ideal competitors for this tender. The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College's procurement process aims to create a partnership for the provision of high-tech equipment, fostering innovation and market value within the specified industry. The tender period for submission ends on September 21, 2023, with bid opening through electronic means.

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Notice Title

RHUL-24001 - Procurement of an Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Josephson Junction fabrication Tool for Superconducting Quantum Circuits and Associated Requirements

Notice Description

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London ('Royal Holloway' or 'the College') wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of an ultra-high vacuum tool for the specialist fabrication of superconducting Josephson junctions and quantum circuits. This procurement is for both the initial purchase of the instrument, additional purchases directly linked to the initial instrument, and warranty and support over its lifetime. This will be subject to the availability of funding, future developments in the technology, and pricing in line with market value. Please see Appendix A for further information. The initial instrument purchase is subject to grant funding from Innovate UK and the College has a maximum budget of PS481k excluding VAT. The College reserves the right to extend the associated warranty and support in agreement with the successful supplier but your tender response should only include your standard warranty and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London ('Royal Holloway' or 'the College') wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of an ultra-high vacuum tool for the specialist fabrication of superconducting Josephson junctions and quantum circuits. This procurement is for both the initial purchase of the instrument, additional purchases directly linked to the initial instrument, and warranty and support over its lifetime. This will be subject to the availability of funding, future developments in the technology, and pricing in line with market value. PLEASE NOTE THAT this procurement is for both the initial purchase of a particular instrument, additional purchases directly linked to the initial instrument, and warranty and support over its lifetime. This instrument purchase is subject to a grant funding application from Innovate UK and we have a maximum budget of PS481k excluding VAT. The College reserves the right to extend the associated warranty and support in agreement with the successful supplier but your tender response should only include your standard warranty and support. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7MM78X5XWG

Renewal: The College reserves the right to extend the associated warranty and support in agreement with the successful supplier but your tender response should only include your standard warranty and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f5f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002839-2024
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


CPV Codes

31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20242 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE, KNOWN AS ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1784414181

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGSTROM ENGINEERING

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