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title: "UKRI-4500 Novera System and Additional Chips"
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# UKRI-4500 Novera System and Additional Chips

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c2b77a5-c328-4452-afea-7413b1b7aa8d

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract for the supply of the Novera qubit system and additional qubit chips, classified under the industry category of supercomputers (CPV code 30211100), to Rigetti and Co LLC and Rigetti & Co. Inc. This integrated system includes multiple sub-systems and will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed on 26th November 2024, with the contract period set from 27th November 2024 to 20th December 2024. The procurement method was an award without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union, valued at £500,000 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced computing and quantum technology. SMEs might find this contract particularly beneficial, offering a chance to collaborate with a leading research organisation in the UK. Companies that provide high-complexity technical systems and have expertise in quantum computing would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The involvement of a significant player in the quantum computing space, Rigetti, indicates potential for substantial industry developments and partnerships.

## Notice

Novera qubit system and additional qubit chips - an integrated system consisting of multiple sub-systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa178a6-1467-4734-bf38-6522219fd459 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | RIGETTI; RIGETTI AND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211100 - Super computer

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2024 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa178a6-1467-4734-bf38-6522219fd459

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa178a6-1467-4734-bf38-6522219fd459
  29th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=905418160
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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