---
title: "UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2729b605-ac68-40ac-be3e-010d6fe29731"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2729b605-ac68-40ac-be3e-010d6fe29731"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2729b605-ac68-40ac-be3e-010d6fe29731.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2729b605-ac68-40ac-be3e-010d6fe29731.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2023-08-25"
---

# UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2729b605-ac68-40ac-be3e-010d6fe29731

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2729b605-ac68-40ac-be3e-010d6fe29731)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2729b605-ac68-40ac-be3e-010d6fe29731.json)

## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is procuring a contract titled "UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite" to support the National Quantum Computing Centre's core strategy in developing quantum computing hardware. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, and the deadline for submissions is on October 2, 2023. The contract period is set to start on November 2, 2023, and end on August 31, 2024. This opportunity falls under the industry category of "Lasers", with an estimated value of £800,000.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying laser technology to engage with the UK Research & Innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the procurement aims to support innovative hardware platforms for quantum computing. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and beyond can participate, presenting growth opportunities for those specialising in delivering laser solutions for complex scientific applications.

## Notice

Part of the National Quantum Computing Centre's core strategy is the design an development of quantum computing hardware. One of the hardware platforms we are developing is based on trapped ions. In ion trap quantum computing, multiple lasers are required to interact with the internal states of a single and multiple ions. Strontium is one of the most widely employed atomic species in trapped ion experiments. To this end, the NQCC requires two laser suites to provide the laser light required for strontium hardware platforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd45579-18e0-4ec9-9e23-59a58602aeab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2023 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd45579-18e0-4ec9-9e23-59a58602aeab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd45579-18e0-4ec9-9e23-59a58602aeab
  25th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Lasers./NEP2F85GZ4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2729b605-ac68-40ac-be3e-010d6fe29731. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2729b605-ac68-40ac-be3e-010d6fe29731.json.