Tender

UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking to procure a frequency comb system for the National Quantum Computing Centre, located within the United Kingdom, specifically in region UKJ14. This procurement, titled "UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, and it follows an open procedure, encouraging broad participation. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 6th February 2026, a tender submission deadline on 17th February 2026, and the anticipated contract award by 23rd February 2026. The total contract value is estimated to be GBP 800,000, with a gross value of GBP 960,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in precision equipment, particularly those equipped to supply laboratory and optical instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process accommodates their involvement. Potential suppliers will benefit from the opportunity to contribute to an innovative field with applications in quantum computing, creating business growth through collaboration with a major public authority. The emphasis on both price and quality in the award criteria (40% and 60% respectively) ensures that companies with high-quality technical offerings alongside competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for a frequency comb system at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006099-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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