---
title: "UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d1b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-16"
---

# UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d1b

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for Contract ID UKRI-5574, focusing on a frequency comb system required for the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). The procurement process, overseen by UKRI and initiated through an open competitive tender, involved awarding a contract valued at £805,478.40 GBP to Menlo Systems GmbH, a supplier based in Germany. The project's status is in the award phase, having been completed on 16th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 17th March 2026 to 1st December 2026. This procurement is classified under the category of "Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment" and has been executed using the open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the optical and precision equipment industry to collaborate with a central government authority. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing laboratory equipment and those possessing innovative solutions in precision technology would excel in such a competitive landscape. The award indicates an advantageous scenario for SMEs, as Menlo Systems GmbH, classified as such, succeeded in securing the contract. This demonstrates that smaller enterprises can effectively engage with high-value public procurement projects, fostering growth and establishing reputable partnerships with key governmental bodies.

## Notice

UKRI STFC has a requirement for a frequency comb system for use at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). This contract is being awarded following a competitive open tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023500-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | £671,232 |
| Contracts value | £671,232 |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENLO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 13:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023500-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 08:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018194-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 11:07 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006099-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006096-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023500-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018194-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006099-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006096-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a1MTm000009jSXdMAM&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fukri2.lightning.force.com
- https://ukri2.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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