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UKRI-3372 NQCC Strontium Quadrupole Cavities

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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03 Jan 2024 at 10:06

Tender

25 Sep 2023 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has initiated a tender titled "NQCC Strontium Quadrupole Cavities" under the goods procurement category. The National Quantum Computing Centre seeks to enhance the UK's global leadership in quantum computing, looking for two lots of 674 nm cavities for strontium ions. The procurement stage is active, and the tender deadline for submission is 1st November 2023. The contracting authority is based in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those dealing with quantum computing technologies or relevant hardware components, to engage in the procurement process. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable. The award criteria involve both quality (60%) and price (40%) considerations, favouring suppliers that meet the specified criteria. Interested businesses can visit the Delta eSourcing portal for more details and to submit their proposals. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering fair competition for interested parties.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3372 NQCC Strontium Quadrupole Cavities

Notice Description

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 seeks for two lots of 674 nm cavities for strontium ions. Each lot must include a cavity, vacuum housing, temperature control, and be shipped pre-aligned with fibre-coupling assemblies apart by 100 mm to 300 mm

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NQCC's initial focus has been on two platforms of quantum computing, one based on superconductors and one based on trapped ions. This were chosen based on technological maturity and UK strength. The NQCC continues to investigate other potential hardware modalities in detail. The centre will be headquartered in a purpose-built facility at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)'s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Campus in Oxfordshire. The centre is due for completion in 2023. Ahead of the completion of the centre, a temporary lab facilities in existing STFC building have been used to fast track development. The required wavelength measurement systems will be used in both these temporary laboratories and in the NQCC lab spaces. This procurement is for two lots of 674 nm cavities for strontium ions. Each lot must include a cavity, vacuum housing, temperature control, and be shipped pre-aligned with fibre-coupling assemblies, further detailed requirements are listed within the Specification. 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.pd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040350
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000084-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14772000 - Strontium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,602 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 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
Solomon Nwosu
Contact Email
solomon.nwosu@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7394204018

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STABLE LASER SYSTEMS

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