--- title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1969 - Dipole Laser Cavities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd1e1e52-5fc6-4556-bab7-1698c9714027" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd1e1e52-5fc6-4556-bab7-1698c9714027" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd1e1e52-5fc6-4556-bab7-1698c9714027.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd1e1e52-5fc6-4556-bab7-1698c9714027.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2022-03-16" --- # GB-Didcot: UKRI-1969 - Dipole Laser Cavities Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd1e1e52-5fc6-4556-bab7-1698c9714027 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd1e1e52-5fc6-4556-bab7-1698c9714027) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd1e1e52-5fc6-4556-bab7-1698c9714027.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation is seeking proposals for the procurement of a set of dipole laser cavities under the tender titled "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1969 - Dipole Laser Cavities." This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and is associated with the ongoing development of quantum computing capabilities. The tender period is set to close on 7th April 2022, with the delivery of the requested equipment required before 1st September 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to submit bids. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the advanced manufacturing and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in optical components and precision engineering. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to the UK's leadership in quantum computing, potentially leading to further collaborations and project developments in this cutting-edge industry. Suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate their capabilities and adhere to the specified criteria outlined in the procurement documentation to enhance their chances of success. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 March 2022 for the following reason: The link in the first notice was incorrect - the correct links are as follows: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/8CRY6F9Y7H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8CRY6F9Y7H(The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is funded through UKRI and seeks to enhance the UK's global leadership in quantum computing, to help translate UK research strengths into innovation, and enable the creation of the first generation of quantum computers, helping to build a resilient future economy. The National Quantum Computing Centre aims at building quantum computers which will be made available to end users. Among others, one of the hardware platforms we are developing is based on trapped ions. In trapped ions quantum computing, lasers are used to interact with the internal states of a single and multiple ions. Depending on the chosen ion species and internal states, specific laser frequencies are used. In order to implement operations with lasers, the lasers need to be permanently frequency stabilised. The standard way to achieve the required stability is to reference each laser to a pair of mirrors - which form a cavity. The distance between the mirrors is fixed in length and can be made to be stable enough to act as the required reference. This tender is aimed at the purchase of a (single) set of cavities used to stabilise a number of lasers The delivery of the cavities must be before the 1st of September 2022, which is fundamental to the success of the project. Please follow this link https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=675919787 to review further information.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eebbe31-9365-4bbc-84ab-788672ccdc81 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Apr 2022 - 1 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 AND INNOVATION | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 16 Mar 2022 at 13:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eebbe31-9365-4bbc-84ab-788672ccdc81 - 16 Mar 2022 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eebbe31-9365-4bbc-84ab-788672ccdc81 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eebbe31-9365-4bbc-84ab-788672ccdc81 16th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=675919787 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=675919787 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8CRY6F9Y7H(The - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/8CRY6F9Y7H ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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