Award

Supply of Zurich Instruments SHFQC4+ Qubit Controller

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by NPL Management Limited, based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom, has concluded with the award of a contract for the supply of a Zurich Instruments SHFQC4+ Qubit Controller. This award relates to the procurement of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses, in the goods category. The contract was finalised on 5th January 2026 and is marked complete in its status. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," suggesting a more straightforward procurement route, reflecting the value of the contract at EUR 98,955.6. The equipment, scheduled for delivery across the UK, aligns with the procurement's legal basis stipulated under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision instruments, particularly those with innovative offerings in quantum technology components. Companies within the equipment supply industry would find this procurement advantageous, as it underscores demand for advanced research devices such as qubit controllers. The involvement of a large supplier, Zurich Instruments, indicates the competition level, suggesting that businesses with capabilities in this niche yet advanced segment of technology could effectively compete in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Supply of Zurich Instruments SHFQC4+ Qubit Controller

Notice Description

Purchase of one SHFQC4+ Qubit Controller including signal generator channels, quantum analyser channel, markers, trigger inputs, DIO interface, ZSync, USB and Ethernet connections, and associated LabOne Q software suite.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06118a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007840-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£98,955 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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