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title: "UKRI-4570 Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ca11"
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# UKRI-4570 Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ca11

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-4570 Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera" within the industry category of supercomputers. This tender pertains to the upgrading of the superconducting control system for a 9+5 qubit Novera Quantum Chip, located in Oxfordshire. The process was concluded on 20 December 2024 with the awarded contract being signed on 19 December 2024. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, guided by technical reasons under regulation 32. The main supplier selected for this contract is Zurich Instruments AG.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in advanced computing and quantum technology. The project involves the purchase and integration of high-density arbitrary waveform generators, parametric pump controllers, and super high-frequency qubit controllers. Companies with expertise in these areas, especially those capable of providing specialised technical solutions that ensure compatibility with the existing superconducting systems, would find this contract suitable. The overall contract value stands at €406,911.60, reflecting the substantial investment and potential for further technological advancements.

## Notice

A Measurement Setup Upgrade for Novera, for NQCC Superconducting control system to control a 9+5 qubit Novera Quantum Chip.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NQCC are upgrading its superconducting control system to control a 9+5 qubit Novera Quantum chip which NQCC have previously procured under UKRI-4500. This involves upgrading our current setups with the following purchases: *Upgrading current setups to unlock the required number of channels and improve noise floor of instruments. *High-Density Arbitrary Waveform Generators (HDAWGs) for control of the flux lines *Parametric Pump Controllers (SHFPPC) to provide the required "pump" signals for the Traveling Wave Parametric Amplifiers (TWPA) which are included in the Novera Package. *Super High Frequency Qubit Controller for control of the qubits. 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 accordance to regulation 32, UKRI have awarded the contract under an SSA due to integration and compatibility capabilities, which this is the only Supplier who is capable to achieve.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041170-2024 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 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 | £406,911 |

## 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 | ZURICH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211100 - Super computer

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041170-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=909516162
- https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf
- https://www.zhinst.com/europe/en

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