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title: "UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processors"
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# UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029fcb

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is currently undertaking a procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processors." This procurement falls under the category of software programming and consultancy services and is aimed at delivering technology solutions necessary for quantum computing advancements. The process is at the tender stage, with the initiative expected to support the National Quantum Computing Centre's goal of developing an early-stage quantum computer by 2025. Key details include the location in Swindon, UK, and an emphasis on inviting small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate based on specific selection criteria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in software development and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in quantum computing technologies. Potential bidders should have strong capabilities in delivering technology solutions that meet stringent technical performance specifications. With the focus on practical benchmarking within the rapidly evolving field of quantum processors, businesses that are innovative and up to date with industry advancements will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

## Notice

The National Quantum Computing Centre has an objective to deliver an early-stage quantum computer (Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum, NISQ machine) that can outperform conventional computing for a range of tasks, by 2025. In order to achieve this medium-term goal, the NQCC has developed a technology roadmap, and has identified a series of technical work packages (WPs) that are suitable for delivery by external contractors. These WPs focus on the delivery of technology solutions according to a set of required technical performance specifications, for both hardware and software, related to quantum computing. This tender relates to WP19 - Practical benchmarking suite.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006233-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 14:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006233-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WJ6R3838PM
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Software-programming-and-consultancy-services./WJ6R3838PM
- https://www.ukri.org/

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