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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9540879-5db8-4b7e-a2b8-c67e5314f885

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI-1245 NQCC WP18 Open Standards for Emerging Quantum Processors" is being conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxford, UK. This project falls under the software programming and consultancy services category with an estimated value of £210,000. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, and the contract is set to commence on 25 April 2022, concluding on 24 October 2023. The initiative's tender period concluded on 12 April 2022, marking an important step in advancing the UK's capabilities in quantum computing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and consultancy, particularly those focused on quantum computing technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cutting-edge tech solutions might find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. Competitors will need to demonstrate their ability to deliver technical performance specifications aligned with the objectives of the National Quantum Computing Centre, making this a prime opportunity for businesses aiming to grow in innovative tech sectors.

## 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/9ac8e31c-849f-4c41-8dde-37b8edfb0949 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2022 - 24 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NPL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ac8e31c-849f-4c41-8dde-37b8edfb0949

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ac8e31c-849f-4c41-8dde-37b8edfb0949
  13th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=683610426
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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