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# RFQ_128938 - Evaluation of NPL Quantum Programme

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db87b2bb-d56f-4c45-bcc3-44778521a474

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has concluded the procurement process for the evaluation of its Quantum Programme, focusing on research services within the quantum technologies industry. This tender, titled "RFQ_128938 - Evaluation of NPL Quantum Programme," was carried out through an open procedure below the threshold. The procurement cycle has reached the award stage, with RSM UK Consulting LLP being named the successful bidder. The contract, valued at £100,000, will run from 25 November 2024 to 1 July 2026. The key dates include the end of the tender period on 4 October 2024 and the official award date on 19 November 2024. The primary locations for service delivery include the United Kingdom and other specified regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender represents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specializing in research services and those equipped to evaluate complex, high-impact programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as the tender is suitably designed to cater to their capabilities. The evaluation outcomes are intended to provide essential evidence to secure further funding for future phases, refining submissions for the Spending Review, and guiding the strategic direction of subsequent programmes. Businesses that excel in data analysis, impact assessment, and stakeholder engagement will find this tender aligns well with their services and expertise, offering ample opportunities to demonstrate their value in high-tech, innovation-driven projects.

## Notice

The National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP) was a government initiative launched in 2013 to advance quantum technologies, including computing, sensing, and communications, in the UK. The program has received over PS1 billion in funding, aiming to position the UK as a global leader in quantum science. It focuses on research, industry partnerships, and commercialization, driving scientific advancements and economic growth through groundbreaking quantum technologies. We would like to invite proposals for the end-of-programme evaluation of the NPL Quantum Programme (2020-24). The purpose of this evaluation will be: 1) to collate and generate evidence to substantiate impact from the programme which would help NPL secure funding for subsequent phases; 2) to refine evidence submission to the upcoming Spending Review; and 3) to provide a clear picture of successes, shortcomings, and potential areas of growth that would inform future programmes. As such, the key audience for this evaluation would be NPL's primary funder, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), along with NPL's internal staff and management. Outputs from the evaluation will also be used for stakeholder engagement activities and broader marketing purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7168b38-394f-4820-aa28-447edb13be14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 1 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7168b38-394f-4820-aa28-447edb13be14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7168b38-394f-4820-aa28-447edb13be14
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.npl.co.uk

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