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UKRI 5810 Superconducting Qubit Test Device and Specialist Support Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI 5810 Superconducting Qubit Test Device and Specialist Support Services." The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically measuring instruments, and was executed using a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to ConScience AB, a Sweden-based large supplier, and pertains to the UK region. The contract period started on March 20, 2026, and ended on March 31, 2026. The contract was signed on March 19, 2026, with a gross value of GBP 46,134.32.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced measuring instruments and support services, particularly those with capabilities in superconducting qubit technology, to showcase their offerings to a prestigious central government buyer like UKRI. Companies operating within the technological and scientific instrumentation sectors could leverage such contracts to enhance their reputation and expand their network within government circles. Although the procurement method used here involved no competition due to its direct nature, businesses should watch for similar tenders where open competition might be applicable, thereby providing potential for future participation.

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Notice Title

UKRI 5810 Superconducting Qubit Test Device and Specialist Support Services

Notice Description

The Provision of a Superconducting Qubit Test Device and Specialist Support Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032749-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,445 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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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

CONSCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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