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UKRI-5828 NQCC quantum computing courses

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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ContractTermination

20 Mar 2026 at 11:52

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) organisation, a public authority under central government located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has conducted a procurement process for delivering quantum computing courses under the project title 'UKRI-5828 NQCC quantum computing courses'. The procurement method was direct, below threshold and conducted without competition. The offer was awarded to the University of Bristol and aimed at services in engineering studies, taking place between 17th February and 27th February 2026. The contract was valued at £64,000 (gross amount £76,800) and signed on 17th February 2026. Unfortunately, the contract was later terminated upon completion on 27th February 2026. The entire process was documented and published on Find a Tender Service.

This tender presented valuable business opportunities in the quantum computing education sector, specifically targeting entities capable of delivering advanced training courses in collaboration with academic institutions like the University of Bristol. Given the direct procurement method without competition, businesses with established reputations and networks in engineering studies or educational services, especially those involved in cutting-edge technology, would find themselves well-suited to such opportunities. This procurement highlights potential growth for academic institutions and training providers seeking collaborations under government-led initiatives.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5828 NQCC quantum computing courses

Notice Description

NQCC quantum computing courses for professional development in collaboration with Bristol University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06564a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025693-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71335000 - Engineering studies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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
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

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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