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UKRI-4817 Qubit Wafer Fabrication

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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01 Apr 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process, conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), pertains to the "UKRI-4817 Qubit Wafer Fabrication" contract. This tender falls under the research and experimental development services category and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom (region UKK14). The process involved a limited procurement method, classified below the competitive threshold, and has progressed to the award and contract stages. The contract was awarded to the University of Glasgow, commencing on 2nd April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £45,474 GBP. Key stages of the procurement included the award on 27th March 2025 and the publication date of 1st April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in wafer fabrication and experimental development services, particularly those capable of catering to specialised research institutions like the UKRI’s Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) - National Quantum Computing Centre. Large enterprises or those with advanced research and development capabilities will find this tender especially relevant. Engaging in this procurement can enhance business growth by establishing partnerships with significant UK research authorities and contributing to the advanced technological landscape.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4817 Qubit Wafer Fabrication

Notice Description

This contract is for Wafer fabrication services for STFC-NQCC. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=937971583

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012269-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,474 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

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

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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