---
title: "UKRI-3330 NQCC MPIT Ion Trap"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040ef8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-10-25"
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# UKRI-3330 NQCC MPIT Ion Trap

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040ef8

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the development of a high-performance, self-contained ion-trap system to ColdQuanta UK Limited. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £165,367 GBP, and it was signed on 11th October 2023. The contract is for the delivery of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically aimed at creating a miniature and self-contained ion-trap system facilitating commercial production.

This tender opportunity could be beneficial for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry, particularly those specialising in high-precision equipment development. With the contract already awarded, potential suppliers should focus on innovative solutions that align with the technical requirements specified by UK Research & Innovation. Companies with expertise in creating advanced optical systems suitable for networking applications would be well-suited to compete for this tender and contribute to the technological advancements in ion-trap systems.

## Notice

This contract is to develop a high-performance, miniature and self-contained ion-trap system. A new route for producing ion traps commercially will be achieved as a result of this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the development of a high-performance, self-contained, miniature ion-trap system with high optical access suitable for networking through photonic interconnections.

### Procurement Information

The contract award is suitable for publication without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32.5.ii where a change of supplier would require the contracting authority to acquire supplies with different technical characteristics, resulting in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031514-2023 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £165,367 |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLDQUANTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2023 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031514-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.infleqtion.com
- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=818340524

## Provenance

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