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UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2023 at 16:05

Tender

25 Aug 2023 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has initiated a tender for the UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite. The procurement falls under the goods category and is aimed at providing laser systems for the National Quantum Computing Centre's hardware development. The tender, in its active status, has a total contract value of £800,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure with the main focus on quality (60%) and price (40%) criteria. The contracting authority is seeking two laser suites to be delivered within a 9-month period from the order placement date. The awarded supplier for Lot 1 is TOPTICA Photonics AG.

This procurement opportunity for the strontium ion laser systems by UK Research & Innovation presents a growth avenue for businesses operating in the laser technology and machining sector. SMEs with expertise in laser technology and machine tools would find this tender suitable for business expansion. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge quantum computing hardware development at the NQCC. The active status of the tender indicates ongoing competitiveness among potential suppliers aiming to provide the required laser systems tailored for strontium hardware platforms.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite

Notice Description

Part of the National Quantum Computing Centre's core strategy is the design an development of quantum computing hardware. One of the hardware platforms we are developing is based on trapped ions. In ion trap quantum computing, multiple lasers are required to interact with the internal states of a single and multiple ions. Strontium is one of the most widely employed atomic species in trapped ion experiments. To this end, the NQCC requires two laser suites to provide the laser light required for strontium hardware platforms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for two lots of strontium ion laser systems to be delivered to the NQCC. Each system must be a rack containing 8 lasers along with all control and frequency locking electronics - requirement for each laser are listed in Section 5. All cabling (including power, networking, and control) should be included in the rack. This agreement will be in place for a period of 9 months from when the order is placed. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034155-2023
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)

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£640,810 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 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

TOPTICA PHOTONICS

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