--- title: "UKRI-4500 Novera System and Additional Chips" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c11a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c11a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c11a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c11a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2024-11-29" --- # UKRI-4500 Novera System and Additional Chips Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c11a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c11a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c11a.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the procurement of the Novera System and additional qubit chips to Rigetti & Co. Inc and Rigetti and Co LLC. The procurement is classified under the super computer category in the goods industry. It involves acquiring an integrated system consisting of a packaged 9-qubit device, mounting tower, and other components necessary for operation below a dilution fridge base plate. This tender forms part of UKRI's strategic initiative, aiming to enhance their research capabilities at their facility in Oxfordshire (UKJ14). The procurement method utilised is limited due to technical constraints and a lack of competition. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract signed on the 26th of November 2024. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced computational technologies and cryogenic systems. Companies that can supply technically sophisticated components compatible with qubit systems and cryogenic operations would find this contract particularly well-suited. The contract is valued at £500,000, underlining the substantial investment in this sophisticated technology. Businesses capable of contributing innovative solutions in the realm of super computers and supporting the detailed technical requirements stipulated by UKRI are encouraged to explore similar future opportunities. This procurement emphasises the importance of cutting-edge research and the need for specialist suppliers in the sector. ## Notice Novera qubit system and additional qubit chips - an integrated system consisting of multiple sub-systems ### Lot Information Lot 1 The equipment being purchased is the "Novera" - a packaged 9-qubit device plus mounting tower, and all wiring and components required below a dilution fridge base plate. This product is an integrated system consisting of multiple sub-systems: -Qubit chips (QuICs) packaged in a custom PCB with SMPM connector interface. -Cryogenic RF cables to interface the qubit package to the dilution fridge SMA coaxial wiring. -RF components required for signal conditioning including low pass filters, circulators, isolators, directional couplers. These are specialist RF components compatible with cryogenic operation. -Parametric amplifiers for qubit readout (TWPAs) - these are quantum limited amplifiers specified to be compatible with the qubit readout frequencies and fabricated by the supplier themselves. -A tower with magnetic shields to mount the qubit package and RF components to the dilution fridge. -The whole system supports interfacing up to 72 signals between the package and dilution fridge Also included are packaged qubit chips with a variety of coupling types and layouts: a 5-qubit uncoupled test chip, a 2-qubit test chip a 9-qubit test chip, and an 8-qubit device. 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.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf ### Procurement Information In alignment with Regulation 32, UKRI STFC have awarded a Single Source Action (SSA) due to absence of competition for technical reasons. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038586-2024 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £500,000 | ## 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | RIGETTI; RIGETTI AND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30211100 - Super computer ## Release History - 29 Nov 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038586-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ukri.org - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=905418160 - https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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