---
title: "Supply of Zurich Instruments SHFQC4+ Qubit Controller"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06118a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# Supply of Zurich Instruments SHFQC4+ Qubit Controller

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06118a

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by NPL Management Limited, based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom, has concluded with the award of a contract for the supply of a Zurich Instruments SHFQC4+ Qubit Controller. This award relates to the procurement of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses, in the goods category. The contract was finalised on 5th January 2026 and is marked complete in its status. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," suggesting a more straightforward procurement route, reflecting the value of the contract at EUR 98,955.6. The equipment, scheduled for delivery across the UK, aligns with the procurement's legal basis stipulated under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision instruments, particularly those with innovative offerings in quantum technology components. Companies within the equipment supply industry would find this procurement advantageous, as it underscores demand for advanced research devices such as qubit controllers. The involvement of a large supplier, Zurich Instruments, indicates the competition level, suggesting that businesses with capabilities in this niche yet advanced segment of technology could effectively compete in future similar tenders.

## Notice

Purchase of one SHFQC4+ Qubit Controller including signal generator channels, quantum analyser channel, markers, trigger inputs, DIO interface, ZSync, USB and Ethernet connections, and associated LabOne Q software suite.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007840-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,955 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZURICH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 09:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007840-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007840-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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