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title: "UKRI-1245 NQCC WP18 Open Standards for Emerging Quantum Processors"
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# UKRI-1245 NQCC WP18 Open Standards for Emerging Quantum Processors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a29b1eb-649c-4094-8624-a0e0b6e5458d

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is conducting a tender titled "UKRI-1245 NQCC WP18 Open Standards for Emerging Quantum Processors" to support the National Quantum Computing Centre's aim of delivering an early-stage quantum computer by 2025. The contract, classified under software programming and consultancy services, has a value of £210,000 and follows a restrictive procurement method. The tender is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 9th June 2021. The contract period is anticipated to run from 7th September 2021 to 7th March 2023, covering delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and its regions.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on emerging technologies in quantum computing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority is seeking innovative solutions that meet specific technical performance specifications. Businesses that possess expertise in quantum technology, software development, or related fields would be well-positioned to compete and contribute to this pioneering project.

## Notice

The National Quantum Computing Centre has an objective to deliver an early-stage quantum computer (Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum, NISQ machine) that can outperform conventional computing for a range of tasks, by 2025. In order to achieve this medium-term goal, the NQCC has developed a technology roadmap, and has identified a series of technical work packages (WPs) that are suitable for delivery by external contractors. These WPs focus on the delivery of technology solutions according to a set of required technical performance specifications, for both hardware and software, related to quantum computing. This tender relates to WP18 - Open standards for emerging quantum processors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6b9da9-9ce3-4ecb-a3aa-41dda00c43f6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2021 - 7 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6b9da9-9ce3-4ecb-a3aa-41dda00c43f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6b9da9-9ce3-4ecb-a3aa-41dda00c43f6
  5th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Oxford:-Software-programming-and-consultancy-services./P4A729P5Y5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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