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title: "UKRI-2988 Vector Network Analyser - For the Superconducting Circuit Team"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b4bb"
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# UKRI-2988 Vector Network Analyser - For the Superconducting Circuit Team

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b4bb

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the UKRI-2988 Vector Network Analyser, aiming to build quantum computers based on Superconducting (SC) quantum bits. The main procurement category is goods, and the tender involved the purchase of up to four Vector Network Analysers for the National Quantum Computing Centre in Swindon, UK. The tender was cancelled, and the contract with a value of £316,088.56 was awarded to Rohde and Schwarz UK Ltd on 30th May 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of Vector Network Analysers or those in the quantum computing industry. Companies with expertise in quantum technologies, superconductors, and trapped ions may find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the initiative was led by the UK Research & Innovation, a central purchasing body dedicated to accelerating quantum computing development in the UK.

## Notice

The UK's National Quantum Computing Centre aims at building quantum computers which will be made available to end users. Among others, one of the hardware platforms we are developing is based on Superconducting (SC) quantum bits (qubits), which form part of a superconducting quantum state circuit. Superconducting circuits are macroscopic in size and individually form a quantum state, but have quantum properties based upon quantized energy levels, superposition of states, and quantum entanglement, all of which are more commonly associated with atoms.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Quantum Computing Centre seeks to enhance the UK's global leadership in quantum computing, to help translate UK research strengths into innovation, and enable the creation of the first generation of quantum computers, helping to build a resilient future economy. The NQCC is the first UKRI Centre funded directly by UKRI, and is dedicated to accelerating the development of quantum computing by addressing the challenges of scaling - technological and user adoption. The NQCC delivers quantum computing for the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP), which has already established the UK as a quantum technology global leader. Through its combined PS1bn of public and private sector investment over 10 years (2014-2024), the programme will develop and deliver quantum technologies across the areas of sensing, timing, imaging, communications and computing. The NQCC is pursuing two primary platforms of quantum computing, one based on superconductors and one based on trapped ions, as these are currently the most mature. This tender will involve the purchase of at least two and up to four Vector Network Analysers (VNAs) for the NQCC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016268-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | £440,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £316,088 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROHDE AND SCHWARZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016268-2023
- 21 Mar 2023 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008164-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=782238677
- https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/uk/home_48230.html
- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue

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