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title: "Prior Information notice - System for multi-SC qubit measurements"
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# Prior Information notice - System for multi-SC qubit measurements

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f50a0372-9de1-4cdf-b006-3a3446370933

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is set to initiate a tender for the procurement of a new system for the metrology of circuits involving multiple superconducting qubits. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically classified under CPV code 38000000. The planning stage is currently ongoing, with a future notice date scheduled for 13th August 2020, and the contract period is expected to run from 30th September 2020 to 1st March 2021. The procurement will take place in London, UK, targeting businesses with an interest in advanced laboratory technologies.

This upcoming tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in electronics and software development for scientific applications. Suppliers capable of delivering highly customisable systems with programmable FPGA logic and a common software interface will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be accessible for them, potentially fostering innovation and growth within this sector.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a new system for metrology of circuits comprising multiple coupled superconducting qubits. The new system should include all the necessary baseband electronics (arbitrary waveform generators, digitizers etc.) and optionally also relevant microwave components (local oscillators etc.) for controlling and reading out at least 5 superconducting qubits. It should be possible to control all components using a common software interface. The system must be designed so that it is highly customizable and can be easily expanded in the future. It should include the possibility to implement control and feedback (e.g. active reset) via user-programmable FPGA logic; and be delivered with all necessary software for doing so.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d51a9829-3024-4054-a680-ddd8812c33ae |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2020 - 1 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2020 at 09:04 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d51a9829-3024-4054-a680-ddd8812c33ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d51a9829-3024-4054-a680-ddd8812c33ae
  13th August 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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