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title: "GB-SWINDON: UKRI-4433 Wavelength System for NQCC"
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# GB-SWINDON: UKRI-4433 Wavelength System for NQCC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d13f39a-b0cb-4517-a394-fc556d31ece5

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Wavelength System for the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) under the contract number UKRI-4433. The tender, classified under industry category CPV 42610000 (Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres), was awarded through an unspecified procurement method. UKRI, located in Swindon, specified the procurement process would deliver the system to various global locations including the UK and other regions. The tender period ended on 4 November 2024, with the contract period running from 6 November 2024 to 31 March 2025. The total contract value is £75,830 GBP.

This completed tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and provision of advanced laser-operated machine tools and machining centres. Companies that can provide high-precision wavelength systems will find such tenders particularly lucrative. Although this contract does not specify preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses with specialised capabilities in photonics and quantum computing applications would be well-suited to meet the requirements of similar future tenders from UKRI. The awarded supplier for this tender is NKT Photonics A/S, suggesting that established companies with substantial industry experience may have an advantage in securing such contracts. Businesses interested should monitor similar procurement activities for opportunities to expand their market presence and contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives.

## Notice

This is for the purchase for a Wavelength System for NQCC at STFC. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614bdea4-cffb-46a5-ace9-8265ad74f2e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,830 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,830 |
| 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 | NKT PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614bdea4-cffb-46a5-ace9-8265ad74f2e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614bdea4-cffb-46a5-ace9-8265ad74f2e3
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=901405501
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf

## Provenance

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