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UKRI-3330 NQCC MPIT Ion Trap

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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25 Oct 2023 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the development of a high-performance, self-contained ion-trap system to ColdQuanta UK Limited. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £165,367 GBP, and it was signed on 11th October 2023. The contract is for the delivery of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically aimed at creating a miniature and self-contained ion-trap system facilitating commercial production.

This tender opportunity could be beneficial for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry, particularly those specialising in high-precision equipment development. With the contract already awarded, potential suppliers should focus on innovative solutions that align with the technical requirements specified by UK Research & Innovation. Companies with expertise in creating advanced optical systems suitable for networking applications would be well-suited to compete for this tender and contribute to the technological advancements in ion-trap systems.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3330 NQCC MPIT Ion Trap

Notice Description

This contract is to develop a high-performance, miniature and self-contained ion-trap system. A new route for producing ion traps commercially will be achieved as a result of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the development of a high-performance, self-contained, miniature ion-trap system with high optical access suitable for networking through photonic interconnections.

Procurement Information

The contract award is suitable for publication without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32.5.ii where a change of supplier would require the contracting authority to acquire supplies with different technical characteristics, resulting in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040ef8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031514-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,367 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 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

COLDQUANTA

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