--- title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4569 Soprano Packaged 5-Qubit Device" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e12f3eba-5e61-4718-be54-db732e0a3853" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e12f3eba-5e61-4718-be54-db732e0a3853" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e12f3eba-5e61-4718-be54-db732e0a3853.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e12f3eba-5e61-4718-be54-db732e0a3853.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2024-12-20" --- # GB-Swindon: UKRI-4569 Soprano Packaged 5-Qubit Device Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e12f3eba-5e61-4718-be54-db732e0a3853 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e12f3eba-5e61-4718-be54-db732e0a3853) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e12f3eba-5e61-4718-be54-db732e0a3853.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Soprano Packaged 5-Qubit Device, including a shield and mounting bracket, under the contract identifier UKRI-4569. This contract aims to enhance the technology capability of the National Quantum Computing Centre's internal research programme with a multi-qubit coupled device system specifically designed for its Superconducting Qubit Team. The procurement falls under the CPV classification 44318000 (Conductors) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, managed by UKRI's STFC Procurement team based in Swindon, reached the award stage on 20th December 2024, with the contract starting immediately and concluding on 31st March 2025. The contract, valued at £65,910.84, was awarded to QuantWare, a large-scale supplier based in Delft, Netherlands. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of advanced quantum computing components. Companies specialising in superconducting qubit technology, particularly those with innovative coupling methods such as fixed coupling, are well-suited to meet the contract's requirements. The collaboration with UKRI and the National Quantum Computing Centre allows suppliers to be at the forefront of quantum technology advancements, providing a platform for future projects and partnerships within this growing sector. While this specific contract has been awarded, businesses in the quantum technology space should remain attentive to similar opportunities from UKRI, enhancing visibility and growth potential in a cutting-edge industry. ## Notice UKRI-4569 Soprano Packaged 5-Qubit Device, Shield & Mounting Bracket. This contract is for the purchase of a Soprano Quantum Chip to accelerate the technology capability of the National Quantum Computing Centre's internal research programme and provide a multi-qubit coupled device system for its Superconducting Qubit Team. This is the only product available with the type of coupling - called fixed coupling. Additional information: The term 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.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d417a12-a706-4552-8e7b-2ae362342f29 | | 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 | 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 | 20 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,910 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £65,910 | | 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 | QUANTWARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44318000 - Conductors ## Release History - 20 Dec 2024 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d417a12-a706-4552-8e7b-2ae362342f29 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d417a12-a706-4552-8e7b-2ae362342f29 20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=909522991 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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