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title: "System for the Measurement of Multiple Superconducting Qubits"
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# System for the Measurement of Multiple Superconducting Qubits

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c0501a9-7cdf-468e-a80f-72e8bec660e6

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed an award for a metrology system aimed at measuring multiple superconducting qubits. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically classified within the CPV code 38000000. The procurement process employed an open procedure above the threshold, with the contract awarded on 25th March 2021, following a tender period that ended on 8th February 2021. The contract has a total value of £231,000 and will be delivered at NPL's facility located in Teddington, London, with the contract period running from 25th March 2021 to 31st May 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the field of precision instrumentation and metrology. Companies specialising in baseband/IF electronics, microwave instrumentation, or those with expertise in developing highly customisable technology interfaces would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as indicated by their eligibility within the tender's suitability criteria.

## Notice

NPL has awarded two contracts for a metrology system for measuring superconducting circuits comprising multiple coupled qubits. One contract is for baseband/IF electronics and instrumentation, the other for microwave instrumentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09550043-00ce-4278-9965-27eee218c79c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £231,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £231,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ROHDE & SCHWARZ; ZURICH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09550043-00ce-4278-9965-27eee218c79c
- 11 Jan 2021 at 19:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ab8765b-a579-4ff5-bbc5-b4b84ffd3290
- 4 Jan 2021 at 16:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ab8765b-a579-4ff5-bbc5-b4b84ffd3290
- 23 Dec 2020 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ab8765b-a579-4ff5-bbc5-b4b84ffd3290

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09550043-00ce-4278-9965-27eee218c79c
  26th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ab8765b-a579-4ff5-bbc5-b4b84ffd3290
  11th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  The procurement documents are available online

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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