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title: "UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite"
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# UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ef

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has initiated a tender for the UKRI-3259 NQCC Strontium Ion Laser Suite. The procurement falls under the goods category and is aimed at providing laser systems for the National Quantum Computing Centre's hardware development. The tender, in its active status, has a total contract value of £800,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure with the main focus on quality (60%) and price (40%) criteria. The contracting authority is seeking two laser suites to be delivered within a 9-month period from the order placement date. The awarded supplier for Lot 1 is TOPTICA Photonics AG.

This procurement opportunity for the strontium ion laser systems by UK Research & Innovation presents a growth avenue for businesses operating in the laser technology and machining sector. SMEs with expertise in laser technology and machine tools would find this tender suitable for business expansion. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge quantum computing hardware development at the NQCC. The active status of the tender indicates ongoing competitiveness among potential suppliers aiming to provide the required laser systems tailored for strontium hardware platforms.

## Notice

Part of the National Quantum Computing Centre's core strategy is the design an development of quantum computing hardware. One of the hardware platforms we are developing is based on trapped ions. In ion trap quantum computing, multiple lasers are required to interact with the internal states of a single and multiple ions. Strontium is one of the most widely employed atomic species in trapped ion experiments. To this end, the NQCC requires two laser suites to provide the laser light required for strontium hardware platforms.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for two lots of strontium ion laser systems to be delivered to the NQCC. Each system must be a rack containing 8 lasers along with all control and frequency locking electronics - requirement for each laser are listed in Section 5. All cabling (including power, networking, and control) should be included in the rack. This agreement will be in place for a period of 9 months from when the order is placed. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034155-2023 |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £640,810 |

## 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 | TOPTICA PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers
- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034155-2023
- 25 Aug 2023 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025064-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=824382210
- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

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