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title: "UKRI-5616 Quantum Technology Access Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0600f7"
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# UKRI-5616 Quantum Technology Access Programme

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600f7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5616 Quantum Technology Access Programme" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), headquartered at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of business services, particularly law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement was awarded to DIGITAL CATAPULT and is currently in the award and contract stage, with the contract active from 20 January 2026 to 19 January 2027. This direct award was granted due to technical and intellectual property considerations, with a total contract value of £330,000 (gross amount £396,000), adhering to UK legislation 2023/54.

The Quantum Technology Access Programme offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the tech industry, specifically those specialising in quantum computing and associated services. Companies that can provide expertise in programming quantum computers, or those looking to explore strategic use cases through real quantum hardware, may find alignment with this programme. Large-scale enterprises, such as DIGITAL CATAPULT, have already seized this opportunity, suggesting that businesses with technical capabilities and single-source exclusivity may thrive in similar ventures. The programme offers a platform for enhanced innovation and training, fostering strategic partnerships and increasing market presence in cutting-edge quantum technology.

## Notice

The NQCC intends to sponsor Digital Catapult's Quantum Technology Access Programme (QTAP) which they have successfully developed and run for two years running. The QTAP is a structured training and innovation programme that allows participating organisations to learn about how to program quantum computers, and experiment with use cases that are of strategic interest to them through testing solutions on real quantum hardware. The Digital Catapult has developed and run this programme in conjunction with technology from Orca Computing, a UK-headquartered company.

### Procurement Information

Awarded in line with single source direct award, competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019628-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £330,000 |
| Contracts value | £330,000 |

## 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 | DIGITAL CATAPULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019628-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 13:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001061-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 12:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001057-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019628-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001061-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001057-2026
  7th January 2026 - Transparency 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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