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title: "UKRI-2722 Quantum Learning Machine"
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# UKRI-2722 Quantum Learning Machine

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-087700f9-0ac1-43d1-b0c8-92f59664a236

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Quantum Learning Machine, a quantum simulator, under the CPV classification of Data-processing machines (hardware). The contract, with a value of GBP 385,230, was awarded to ATOS IT Services. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract period is from March 1, 2023, to February 28, 2025. The tender period ended on December 14, 2022, with a 3-year support and maintenance included.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the goods industry, especially those involved in data-processing machines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for competing. The location for delivery is in the East of England. Interested parties can contact the buying organisation, UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, to explore potential partnerships or further details about the awarded contract.

## Notice

The Quantum Learning Machine is a quantum simulator - a computer system for simulating the behaviour of quantum computers. The system being procured allows simulation of quantum computers up to 38 qubits, and comes with 3 year support and maintenance. The Hartree centre currently has one unit, and is purchasing a second to add to the address resourcing issues with large quantities of users wanting access.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a8ebd00-9e6d-4ef8-8968-5d48c84d2614 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £385,230 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £385,230 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATOS IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2022 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a8ebd00-9e6d-4ef8-8968-5d48c84d2614

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a8ebd00-9e6d-4ef8-8968-5d48c84d2614
  16th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=745145696
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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