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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3712 NQCC Quantum Computing Service"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3712 NQCC Quantum Computing Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c480539d-44a7-42a9-bee0-681ae3e84442

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3712 NQCC Quantum Computing Service" for the procurement of specialised quantum computing cloud services in the Computer-related services industry category. The tender was awarded to D-Wave UK Ltd with a contract value of £50,000. The procurement stage was completed, with the tender period ending on 1st February 2024. The contract period is from 2nd February 2024 to 1st February 2025, located in Swindon, South East, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing quantum computing cloud services to collaborate with UK Research & Innovation. Companies in the technology sector with expertise in quantum computing solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Understanding the unique requirements of the procurement, including the specified service delivery locations and contract terms, would be essential for businesses aiming to expand their services in the field of quantum computing.

## Notice

This contract is for the procurement of specialised quantum computing cloud services for STFC-RAL, which is critical to the advancement of quantum computing in the United Kingdom. Additional information: The terms and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4c91f5-0760-45c4-8056-29ff49afe5ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2024 - 1 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | D-WAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2024 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4c91f5-0760-45c4-8056-29ff49afe5ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4c91f5-0760-45c4-8056-29ff49afe5ae
  26th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=844343483
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

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