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title: "UKRI-4570 Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera"
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# UKRI-4570 Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4fc06a6-8eb4-476e-b712-75aede3e4553

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-4570 Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera" within the supercomputer industry category. The contract, valued at £406,911.60, involves upgrading the Measurement Setup for the Novera Quantum Chip and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 19th December 2024 and the implementation set to commence on 23rd December 2024, completing by 31st March 2025. The tender was carried out under the "Other -" procurement method.

This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in quantum computing and advanced measurement systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders, given their innovation capabilities and agility. Zurich Instruments AG, a large-scale supplier, has secured this contract, demonstrating the high level of sophistication and expertise required. Future tenders in this category can provide substantial business growth potential for companies with the relevant technological expertise and delivery capabilities.

## Notice

A Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera, for NQCC Superconducting control system to control a 9+5 qubit Novera Quantum Chip.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beebed82-0d9f-4b3f-a84f-1f3a4310cec6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £406,911 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £406,911 |
| 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 | ZURICH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211100 - Super computer

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beebed82-0d9f-4b3f-a84f-1f3a4310cec6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beebed82-0d9f-4b3f-a84f-1f3a4310cec6
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=909516162
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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