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UKRI-5034 Leap Cloud Platform

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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26 Jun 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, UK, has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-5034 Leap Cloud Platform" with a value of £75,000 (gross £90,000) to D-Wave UK Ltd. This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically for industry-specific software packages in the quantum cloud application development sector. The contract, initiated without competition through a direct procurement method, commenced on 8th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 7th May 2026. The award was completed and announced on 26th June 2025.

This tender provides credible business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in industry-specific software solutions. Although awarded without competition, similar opportunities may arise for businesses experienced in quantum computing and software development. Companies looking to partner or innovate with organisations like UK Research & Innovation could benefit by enhancing their visibility and expertise within advanced technology sectors. Furthermore, collaboration with seasoned buying organisations may lead to sustained growth and development within the high-tech software industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5034 Leap Cloud Platform

Notice Description

UKRI-5034 - Quantum cloud licences for application development To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=961840392

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055414
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035375-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 7 May 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 & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793 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

D-WAVE

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