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title: "UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processoers"
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# UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processoers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06ef51ba-8222-4e52-930c-89da392171ef

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processors" is being conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services and has a total estimated value of £200,000. Currently in the Tender stage, the deadline for submissions is 26 April 2021. The procurement is following a restricted procedure, which is a selective method aimed at identifying suitable suppliers from a pre-qualified pool.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software development and consulting within the quantum computing sector. Businesses that align with the technical performance specifications related to hardware and software for quantum technology solutions would be well-positioned to compete in this opportunity. The anticipated contract duration spans from 26 July 2021 to 25 January 2023, allowing for substantial engagement in developing quantum benchmarking solutions.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Scope of the Procurement Instead of: UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processoers Read: UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processors Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The National Quantum Computing Centre has an objective to deliver an early-stage quantum computer (Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum, NISQ machine) that can outperform conventional computing for a range of tasks, by 2025. In order to achieve this medium-term goal, the NQCC has developed a technology roadmap, and has identified a series of technical work packages (WPs) that are suitable for delivery by external contractors. These WPs focus on the delivery of technology solutions according to a set of required technical performance specifications, for both hardware and software, related to quantum computing. This tender relates to WP19 - Practical benchmarking suite.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfbe2ed6-a33a-4500-8d3a-36e36ca80898 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 25 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfbe2ed6-a33a-4500-8d3a-36e36ca80898
- 26 Mar 2021 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfbe2ed6-a33a-4500-8d3a-36e36ca80898

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfbe2ed6-a33a-4500-8d3a-36e36ca80898
  26th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Software-programming-and-consultancy-services./WJ6R3838PM
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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