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title: "UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits"
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# UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b48507f0-5f5c-44d2-ae0b-f40b9e34c1fa

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a tender issued by UK Research & Innovation for the project titled "UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits." This initiative is focused within the research and development services industry, specifically aiming to enhance quantum computing capabilities by delivering an early-stage quantum computer by 2025. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions closing on 27 October 2021 and the contract period set to commence on 26 November 2021, lasting until 26 July 2023. The total estimated value of the procurement is £750,000, applicable across various delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and other regions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in research and development services, technology solutions, and advanced computing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the emphasis on innovative approaches to quantum computing. Suppliers with expertise in quantum technologies, consultancy services, or computational research would be particularly well-suited to bid, thereby contributing to significant advancements in this cutting-edge industry.

## Notice

This tender is related to UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6284f640-b527-4202-b453-a60d58d1f608 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2021 - 26 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6284f640-b527-4202-b453-a60d58d1f608

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6284f640-b527-4202-b453-a60d58d1f608
  14th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=595199142
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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