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D-wave - Leap Quantum Cloud Service - Qcaas Development Bundle

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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29 May 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has concluded the procurement process for the "D-wave - Leap Quantum Cloud Service - Qcaas Development Bundle". This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is part of a complete procurement process identified by ID 050975-2026. The procurement method was direct and classified as below threshold without competition. The contract with a total gross amount of £120,000 commenced on 21 May 2026 and will run until 21 May 2027, with D-Wave UK Ltd from London, serving as the awarded supplier.

This contract offers opportunities for growth in the IT services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in cloud services and quantum computing. While the direct procurement method indicates limited competition, large-scale enterprises with capabilities in advanced cloud solutions and quantum technology development, akin to D-Wave UK Ltd, would have been well-suited for participation. This contract exemplifies a unique opportunity for businesses offering cutting-edge technological services to collaborate with a major public authority like UKRI, potentially paving the way for future government contracts in a rapidly advancing technological field.

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Notice Title

D-wave - Leap Quantum Cloud Service - Qcaas Development Bundle

Notice Description

Provision of D-wave - Leap Quantum Cloud Service - Qcaas Development Bundle

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a938
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050975-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 21 May 2027 1-2 years
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

D-WAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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