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title: "NQCC Strontium Quadrupole Cavities"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59190979-5955-4c29-ae30-f0efa06cfea6"
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# NQCC Strontium Quadrupole Cavities

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59190979-5955-4c29-ae30-f0efa06cfea6

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## Summary

The National Quantum Computing Centre, represented by UK Research & Innovation, has issued a tender for the procurement of NQCC Strontium Quadrupole Cavities in the goods category. The tender involves the supply of two lots of cavities for strontium ions, with a total value of £135,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 1st November 2023 and a contract period from 29th November 2023 to 28th May 2024. The delivery region specified is South East, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity from the UK Research & Innovation could benefit businesses interested in supplying advanced quantum computing components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in quantum technology or precision engineering would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage is currently active, providing an opportunity for businesses to contribute to the UK's development of quantum computing capabilities.

## Notice

The National Quantum Computing Centre seeks to enhance the UK's global leadership in quantum computing, to help translate UK research strengths into innovation, and enable the creation of the first generation of quantum computers, helping to build a resilient future economy. The NQCC seeks for two lots of 674 nm cavities for strontium ions. Each lot must include a cavity, vacuum housing, temperature control, and be shipped pre-aligned with fibre-coupling assemblies apart by 100 mm to 300 mm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce85768-7821-4c95-b26f-40f445e88311 |
| 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 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2023 - 28 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14772000 - Strontium

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2023 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce85768-7821-4c95-b26f-40f445e88311

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce85768-7821-4c95-b26f-40f445e88311
  25th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Strontium./Y8BC325Y48
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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