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title: "UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bbca"
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# UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bbca

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is initiating a tender titled "UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits" as part of their objective to develop an advanced quantum computer with enhanced capabilities by 2025. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on quantum computing technologies. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a total budget of £750,000. A supplier event is scheduled for 12:00 PM on 13th July 2021, and interested suppliers must confirm attendance by emailing UKRI by 8th July 2021. The delivery location for this project is the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in high-tech research and development, particularly those specialising in quantum computing, hardware and software development, and related consultancy services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for ion trap systems and meet specific technical performance specifications will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Engaging with this procurement process could lead to valuable contracts and partnerships within the expanding field of quantum technology, a sector poised for considerable growth in the coming years.

## Notice

This tender is related to UKRI-1242 NQCC WP2 Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits. 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. WP2 - Ion Processor Fully Controlling 10+ Qubits. WP2 involves the development of an in-lab demonstrator comprising an ion trap system with 10+ individually-addressable qubits and featuring a multi-zoned trap. Further information will be provided at the event. 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/013399-2021 |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 & INNOVATION |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| 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/013399-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=595199142
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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