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UKRI-5261 Custom doubleMOT with Juniper Science Cell

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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21 Oct 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded with the awarding of a contract for the project titled "UKRI-5261 Custom doubleMOT with Juniper Science Cell." The project is situated in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category, primarily aimed at upgrading the Infleqtion Double MOT Vacuum system, benefiting the development of neutral atom quantum computing projects within the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). The procurement method used was a direct approach, below the threshold without competition, and the project has reached the award stage as of 21 October 2025. The contracting period commenced on 16 October 2025 and is scheduled to end on 25 March 2026, with a gross contract value of £59,736. The primary location for the project is Swindon, Wiltshire, in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the fields of laboratory technology, optical equipment supply, and precision engineering to engage with state-of-the-art quantum computing projects. Companies experienced in similar fields, particularly small to medium enterprises like Laser 2000 (UK) Ltd, which has already been appointed as the supplier, stand to benefit greatly from these projects. Such involvement can help enhance technical expertise, expand business networks, and potentially lead to further collaborations with public authorities like UKRI. Business entities with a focus on innovation and growth in advanced technological fields are ideally positioned to leverage this opportunity.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5261 Custom doubleMOT with Juniper Science Cell

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to upgrade the Infleqtion Double MOT Vacuum system to improve the performance of neutral atom quantum computing projects within NQCC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d076
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066987-2025
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

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
£49,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 1-6 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 (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

LASER 2000 (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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