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UKRI-4500 Novera System and Additional Chips

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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29 Nov 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the procurement of the Novera System and additional qubit chips to Rigetti & Co. Inc and Rigetti and Co LLC. The procurement is classified under the super computer category in the goods industry. It involves acquiring an integrated system consisting of a packaged 9-qubit device, mounting tower, and other components necessary for operation below a dilution fridge base plate. This tender forms part of UKRI's strategic initiative, aiming to enhance their research capabilities at their facility in Oxfordshire (UKJ14). The procurement method utilised is limited due to technical constraints and a lack of competition. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract signed on the 26th of November 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced computational technologies and cryogenic systems. Companies that can supply technically sophisticated components compatible with qubit systems and cryogenic operations would find this contract particularly well-suited. The contract is valued at £500,000, underlining the substantial investment in this sophisticated technology. Businesses capable of contributing innovative solutions in the realm of super computers and supporting the detailed technical requirements stipulated by UKRI are encouraged to explore similar future opportunities. This procurement emphasises the importance of cutting-edge research and the need for specialist suppliers in the sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4500 Novera System and Additional Chips

Notice Description

Novera qubit system and additional qubit chips - an integrated system consisting of multiple sub-systems

Lot Information

Lot 1

The equipment being purchased is the "Novera" - a packaged 9-qubit device plus mounting tower, and all wiring and components required below a dilution fridge base plate. This product is an integrated system consisting of multiple sub-systems: -Qubit chips (QuICs) packaged in a custom PCB with SMPM connector interface. -Cryogenic RF cables to interface the qubit package to the dilution fridge SMA coaxial wiring. -RF components required for signal conditioning including low pass filters, circulators, isolators, directional couplers. These are specialist RF components compatible with cryogenic operation. -Parametric amplifiers for qubit readout (TWPAs) - these are quantum limited amplifiers specified to be compatible with the qubit readout frequencies and fabricated by the supplier themselves. -A tower with magnetic shields to mount the qubit package and RF components to the dilution fridge. -The whole system supports interfacing up to 72 signals between the package and dilution fridge Also included are packaged qubit chips with a variety of coupling types and layouts: a 5-qubit uncoupled test chip, a 2-qubit test chip a 9-qubit test chip, and an 8-qubit device. 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.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf

Procurement Information

In alignment with Regulation 32, UKRI STFC have awarded a Single Source Action (SSA) due to absence of competition for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c11a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038586-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30211100 - Super computer

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 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
Lucy Lyon
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793298902

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
2
Supplier Names

RIGETTI

RIGETTI AND

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