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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4107 Mounting Mechanism for Rigetti Qubits"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-4107 Mounting Mechanism for Rigetti Qubits

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47305ca2-5c7a-44b3-969b-d0f02b667302

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council, located at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, has completed the procurement process for the Mounting Mechanism for Rigetti Qubits under the title "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4107 Mounting Mechanism for Rigetti Qubits." This contract, valued at £70,000, falls under the microelectronic machinery and apparatus industry category and is designated for delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication as per Regulation 32 (b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is classified as 'Award,' with the contract starting on 27 June 2024 and concluding on 31 July 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in advanced microelectronic machinery and apparatus. Although this specific contract is awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, especially for companies specialising in quantum technologies and precision hardware manufacturing. Large-scale enterprises are well-suited to participate in such negotiations due to the technical expertise required. By monitoring procurement notices from UK Research & Innovation, businesses can strategically position themselves to expand their footprint in high-tech sectors.

## Notice

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** UK Research and Innovation, Science and Techhnology Facilities Council appointed a supplier for Mounting Mechanism for Rigetti Qubits. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32 (b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92ff6de-f730-476d-9168-4218b6d877c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIGETTI AND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31712100 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92ff6de-f730-476d-9168-4218b6d877c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92ff6de-f730-476d-9168-4218b6d877c5
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=876384145
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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