---
title: "UKRI-3357 NQCC Strontium Dipole Laser Cavities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fd01"
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# UKRI-3357 NQCC Strontium Dipole Laser Cavities

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fd01

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has conducted a procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-3357 NQCC Strontium Dipole Laser Cavities" in the goods category within the industry category of Strontium. The procurement stage is tender and the process was initiated on 15th September 2023. The contracting authority, UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, UK, sought to enhance the UK’s quantum computing capabilities through innovation. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was given to Stable Laser Systems Inc on 27th November 2023.

This tender opportunity, led by UK Research & Innovation, offers potential for business growth, specifically for suppliers of technologies related to quantum computing and laser systems. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) working in the field of quantum technologies would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The tender, although currently cancelled, showcased the authority's commitment to advancing quantum computing capabilities in the UK and creating future economic resilience through technological innovation.

## Notice

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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The NQCC's initial focus has been on two platforms of quantum computing, one based on superconductors and one based on trapped ions. This were chosen based on technological maturity and UK strength. The NQCC continues to investigate other potential hardware modalities in detail. The centre will be headquartered in a purpose-built facility at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)'s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Campus in Oxfordshire. The centre is due for completion in 2023. Ahead of the completion of the centre, a temporary lab facilities in existing STFC building have been used to fast track development. The required cavities will be used in both these temporary laboratories and in the NQCC lab spaces. The requirement is for two sets of cavities used to stabise strontium (or calcium) ions. Each system is identical and must meet the all of the requirements outlined within the Specification. 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/036327-2023 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,832 |

## 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 | STABLE LASER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14772000 - Strontium

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036327-2023
- 15 Sep 2023 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027325-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=826416990
- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

## Provenance

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