--- title: "RHUL-24001 - Procurement of an Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Josephson Junction fabrication Tool for Superconducting Quantum Circuits and Associated Requirements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65312675-6fd4-419b-b73a-3d7ed8cd90bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65312675-6fd4-419b-b73a-3d7ed8cd90bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65312675-6fd4-419b-b73a-3d7ed8cd90bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65312675-6fd4-419b-b73a-3d7ed8cd90bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE, KNOWN AS ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON" published: "2023-08-22" --- # RHUL-24001 - Procurement of an Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Josephson Junction fabrication Tool for Superconducting Quantum Circuits and Associated Requirements Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE, KNOWN AS ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65312675-6fd4-419b-b73a-3d7ed8cd90bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65312675-6fd4-419b-b73a-3d7ed8cd90bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65312675-6fd4-419b-b73a-3d7ed8cd90bf.json) ## Summary The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London, is seeking tenders for the procurement of an Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Josephson Junction fabrication Tool for Superconducting Quantum Circuits and Associated Requirements. The estimated value of the contract is £5,000,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 21st September 2023. The contract period is expected to start on 18th October 2023 and end on 17th October 2029. The procurement is classified under electromechanical equipment and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the goods industry, particularly those involved in electromechanical equipment, to collaborate with Royal Holloway University of London. Enterprises with experience in providing ultra-high vacuum tools for superconducting Josephson junctions and quantum circuits are well-suited to compete. The College has a maximum budget of £481k excluding VAT for the initial instrument purchase, showing a willingness to invest in innovative technology. Businesses interested in long-term partnerships and offering warranty and support services should consider bidding for this opportunity. ## Notice Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London ('Royal Holloway' or 'the College') wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of an ultra-high vacuum tool for the specialist fabrication of superconducting Josephson junctions and quantum circuits. This procurement is for both the initial purchase of the instrument, additional purchases directly linked to the initial instrument, and warranty and support over its lifetime. This will be subject to the availability of funding, future developments in the technology, and pricing in line with market value. Please see Appendix A for further information. The initial instrument purchase is subject to grant funding from Innovate UK and the College has a maximum budget of PS481k excluding VAT. The College reserves the right to extend the associated warranty and support in agreement with the successful supplier but your tender response should only include your standard warranty and support. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a161642-a4d6-405b-9e0a-cb31b18c7c56 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Oct 2023 - 17 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE, KNOWN AS ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON | | Locality | EGHAM | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW20 0EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Runnymede | | Electoral ward | Englefield Green East | | Westminster constituency | Windsor | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31720000 - Electromechanical equipment ## Release History - 22 Aug 2023 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a161642-a4d6-405b-9e0a-cb31b18c7c56 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a161642-a4d6-405b-9e0a-cb31b18c7c56 22nd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Egham:-Electromechanical-equipment./7MM78X5XWG Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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