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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2049 Cryogenic Vacuum System for the NQCC"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-2049 Cryogenic Vacuum System for the NQCC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d24072a-17ba-4e46-97e5-7db406268aa2

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation is currently in the tender phase for the procurement of a Cryogenic Vacuum System for the National Quantum Computing Centre, located in Swindon, UK. The contract, classified under gas cooling systems, has a budget ranging from £100,000 to £500,000. The tender submission deadline has been extended to 28th March 2022 at 14:00 hours, with the contract anticipated to commence on 18th April 2022 and run until 31st July 2023. This open procedure seeks to engage suppliers capable of delivering innovative cooling solutions for quantum computing hardware.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in gas cooling systems, engineering, and related technologies to participate in a cutting-edge project within the quantum computing industry. Businesses with capabilities in vacuum chamber design and manufacturing, as well as those proficient in cryogenic technology, would be well-suited to apply, leveraging this project to enhance their market presence and expertise in this emerging sector.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 10 March 2022 for the following reason: The tender submission deadline has been extended until 28th March 2022 at 14:00hours(The UK's National Quantum Computing Centre aims at building quantum computers which will be made available to end users. One of the hardware platforms we are developing is based on trapped ions. In trapped ion quantum computing, these ions are trapped on a chip. This chip needs to be located inside a vacuum chamber to avoid the ions being knocked out of the trap by background gas. The vacuum chamber also needs to provide cryogenic cooling to the ion chip to avoid the chip heating up the ion, as well as to improve the vacuum. It also needs to provide vacuum feedthroughs for various electrical connections that the ion trap chip requires.) 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b442a5-b8a0-4b17-82be-a4f7127c2eea |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 AND 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2022 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b442a5-b8a0-4b17-82be-a4f7127c2eea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b442a5-b8a0-4b17-82be-a4f7127c2eea
  10th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=672791832
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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