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title: "UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite"
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# UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-551959e5-0893-4f01-8916-cc5ee06b0ae7

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has completed the tender process for the procurement of a Strontium Ion Laser Suite as part of the National Quantum Computing Centre's core strategy. The tender, titled "UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite," falls under the CPV classification for Lasers. The tender value is £640,810, and the contract period is from 13th November 2023 to 23rd July 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure with the tender period ending on 10th November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing laser technology solutions, particularly in the area of quantum computing hardware. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable businesses to participate in this procurement process. Businesses based in various locations, including the United Kingdom and other international territories, are eligible to compete for this contract awarded to TOPTICA Photonics AG.

## 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/05fa491a-8796-4c46-9cd1-81e4a00172f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 23 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,810 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £640,810 |
| 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 | TOPTICA PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fa491a-8796-4c46-9cd1-81e4a00172f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fa491a-8796-4c46-9cd1-81e4a00172f4
  17th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=824382210
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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