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title: "UKRI-1241 NQCC WP1 High Fidelity Two-Qubit Microwave Gates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bbc9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# UKRI-1241 NQCC WP1 High Fidelity Two-Qubit Microwave Gates

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bbc9

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation is planning a tender titled "UKRI-1241 NQCC WP1 High Fidelity Two-Qubit Microwave Gates" within the research and development services and related consultancy services sector. This procurement process focuses on the development of high-fidelity two-qubit microwave gates for ion trap systems, integral to a project aimed at advancing quantum computing capabilities by 2025. The anticipated value of this contract is £290,000, and interested suppliers are invited to a Supplier Event on 13th July 2021, with confirmation required by 8th July 2021. Deliveries will be made within the United Kingdom, and potential future notices are expected to be issued after 19th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced technology, particularly those with expertise in quantum computing, hardware development, and software consultancy. Companies capable of innovating within the realm of ion trap systems and high-fidelity quantum gate technologies will find this project aligns well with their services. The collaboration with the National Quantum Computing Centre not only enhances visibility in a cutting-edge industry but also positions successful bidders at the forefront of a transformative technological landscape.

## Notice

This tender is related to UKRI-1241 NQCC WP1 High Fidelity Two-Quibit Microwave Gates. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. The NQCC intends to hold an event to inform potential suppliers of the tendering process and requirements for two work packages related to ion trap systems: WP1 - High Fidelity Two-Qubit Microwave Gates for Ion Traps. WP1 involves (i) the development of an in-lab demonstrator comprising an ion trap system with RF/microwave-controlled two-qubit gates at or beyond the fidelity of laser-driven gates, and (ii) a paper-based study describing a means to use the basic gate mechanism demonstrated in this two-qubit device for a future scaled system with 1000+ ions. WP2 - Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits. Additional information: The Supplier Event for both WP1 and WP2 is being held on 12:00pm 13th July 2021. Suppliers are to confirm whether they will be attending the Supplier Event by emailing their contact name, organisation name and conatct details to Elizabeth.Gage@ukri.org no later than Thursday 8th July 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013398-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 15:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013398-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=589954597
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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