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UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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16 Mar 2026 at 13:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Mar 2026 at 08:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

23 Jan 2026 at 11:07

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for Contract ID UKRI-5574, focusing on a frequency comb system required for the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). The procurement process, overseen by UKRI and initiated through an open competitive tender, involved awarding a contract valued at £805,478.40 GBP to Menlo Systems GmbH, a supplier based in Germany. The project's status is in the award phase, having been completed on 16th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 17th March 2026 to 1st December 2026. This procurement is classified under the category of "Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment" and has been executed using the open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the optical and precision equipment industry to collaborate with a central government authority. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing laboratory equipment and those possessing innovative solutions in precision technology would excel in such a competitive landscape. The award indicates an advantageous scenario for SMEs, as Menlo Systems GmbH, classified as such, succeeded in securing the contract. This demonstrates that smaller enterprises can effectively engage with high-value public procurement projects, fostering growth and establishing reputable partnerships with key governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for a frequency comb system for use at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). This contract is being awarded following a competitive open tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023500-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£671,232 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£671,232 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Menlo Systems GmbH

Further Information

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