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UKRI-4570 Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 Dec 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-4570 Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera" within the industry category of supercomputers. This tender pertains to the upgrading of the superconducting control system for a 9+5 qubit Novera Quantum Chip, located in Oxfordshire. The process was concluded on 20 December 2024 with the awarded contract being signed on 19 December 2024. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, guided by technical reasons under regulation 32. The main supplier selected for this contract is Zurich Instruments AG.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in advanced computing and quantum technology. The project involves the purchase and integration of high-density arbitrary waveform generators, parametric pump controllers, and super high-frequency qubit controllers. Companies with expertise in these areas, especially those capable of providing specialised technical solutions that ensure compatibility with the existing superconducting systems, would find this contract suitable. The overall contract value stands at €406,911.60, reflecting the substantial investment and potential for further technological advancements.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4570 Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera

Notice Description

A Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera, for NQCC Superconducting control system to control a 9+5 qubit Novera Quantum Chip.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NQCC are upgrading its superconducting control system to control a 9+5 qubit Novera Quantum chip which NQCC have previously procured under UKRI-4500. This involves upgrading our current setups with the following purchases: *Upgrading current setups to unlock the required number of channels and improve noise floor of instruments. *High-Density Arbitrary Waveform Generators (HDAWGs) for control of the flux lines *Parametric Pump Controllers (SHFPPC) to provide the required "pump" signals for the Traveling Wave Parametric Amplifiers (TWPA) which are included in the Novera Package. *Super High Frequency Qubit Controller for control of the qubits. 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 accordance to regulation 32, UKRI have awarded the contract under an SSA due to integration and compatibility capabilities, which this is the only Supplier who is capable to achieve.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ca11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041170-2024
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
£406,911 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 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
STFC Procurement
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
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSTRUMENTS

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