---
title: "UKRI-5261 Custom doubleMOT with Juniper Science Cell"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d076"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-21"
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# UKRI-5261 Custom doubleMOT with Juniper Science Cell

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d076

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded with the awarding of a contract for the project titled "UKRI-5261 Custom doubleMOT with Juniper Science Cell." The project is situated in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category, primarily aimed at upgrading the Infleqtion Double MOT Vacuum system, benefiting the development of neutral atom quantum computing projects within the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). The procurement method used was a direct approach, below the threshold without competition, and the project has reached the award stage as of 21 October 2025. The contracting period commenced on 16 October 2025 and is scheduled to end on 25 March 2026, with a gross contract value of £59,736. The primary location for the project is Swindon, Wiltshire, in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the fields of laboratory technology, optical equipment supply, and precision engineering to engage with state-of-the-art quantum computing projects. Companies experienced in similar fields, particularly small to medium enterprises like Laser 2000 (UK) Ltd, which has already been appointed as the supplier, stand to benefit greatly from these projects. Such involvement can help enhance technical expertise, expand business networks, and potentially lead to further collaborations with public authorities like UKRI. Business entities with a focus on innovation and growth in advanced technological fields are ideally positioned to leverage this opportunity.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to upgrade the Infleqtion Double MOT Vacuum system to improve the performance of neutral atom quantum computing projects within NQCC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066987-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,780 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | LASER 2000 (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 09:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066987-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066987-2025
  21st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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