---
title: "UKRI-2722 Quantum Learning Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039220"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-12-16"
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# UKRI-2722 Quantum Learning Machine

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039220

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Quantum Learning Machine, a quantum simulator for simulating quantum computers. The procurement method used was the limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at 385,230 GBP, was signed on 14th December 2022. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, UK, and the procurement falls under the goods category in the industry sector of data-processing machines (hardware).

This tender for the Quantum Learning Machine presents opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those involved in data processing hardware. Companies offering quantum computing solutions and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses interested in expanding into quantum computing simulation technology should monitor such tenders for potential growth opportunities.

## Notice

The Quantum Learning Machine is a quantum simulator - a computer system for simulating the behaviour of quantum computers. The system being procured allows simulation of quantum computers up to 38 qubits, and comes with 3 year support and maintenance. The Hartree centre currently has one unit, and is purchasing a second to add to the address resourcing issues with large quantities of users wanting access.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Quantum Learning Machine is a quantum simulator - a computer system for simulating the behaviour of quantum computers. The system being procured allows simulation of quantum computers up to 38 qubits, and comes with 3 year support and maintenance. The Hartree centre currently has one unit, and is purchasing a second to add to the address resourcing issues with large quantities of users wanting access.

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded in line with regulation 32 of the PCR 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035737-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £385,230 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATOS IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2022 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035737-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=745145696

## Provenance

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