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title: "UKRI-3370 NQCC Strontium Wavelength Measurement System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fd02"
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# UKRI-3370 NQCC Strontium Wavelength Measurement System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fd02

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is inviting tenders for the procurement of NQCC Strontium Wavelength Measurement Systems. The procurement pertains to the National Quantum Computing Centre's initiatives to boost the UK's leadership in quantum computing. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £225,000 GBP. The deadline for submission is 25th October 2023 at 14:00 GMT.

This tender offers opportunities for business growth to suppliers capable of delivering advanced wavelength measurement systems. Businesses specializing in high-tech equipment, particularly in the field of quantum computing, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The requirement includes technology capable of measuring laser frequencies with high precision, catering to the specific needs of the National Quantum Computing Centre's projects and innovations.

## 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 wavelength measurement systems will be used in both these temporary laboratories and in the NQCC lab spaces. This procurement is for two wavelength measurement systems to be delivered to the NQCC. Each system must be capable of measuring the frequency of up to 8 lasers with an absolute uncertainty below 20MHz , further detailed requirements are listed 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/034496-2023 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | £225,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £183,740 |

## 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 | HIGH FINESSE LASER AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14772000 - Strontium

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034496-2023
- 15 Sep 2023 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027326-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=824931748
- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

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