--- title: "UKRI-5440 - Control Systems for Superconducting Quantum Computing Research" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061609" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061609" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061609.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061609.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2026-07-17" --- # UKRI-5440 - Control Systems for Superconducting Quantum Computing Research Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061609 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061609) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061609.json) ## Summary The public procurement process titled "UKRI-5440 - Control Systems for Superconducting Quantum Computing Research" was commissioned by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire. The project falls under the category of electronic, electromechanical, and electrotechnical supplies and aims to support the UK's National Quantum Computing Centre in its research. The procurement stage reached completion with the contract award published on 17th July 2026. The procurement was executed via an open procedure, and the contracts were signed on 2nd April 2026. The initial contract period runs through to 2nd April 2027, with potential annual renewals extending up to 2031. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the quantum computing and high-tech industries, particularly those capable of supplying scalable and upgradable superconducting qubit control systems. Companies specialising in sophisticated electronic systems could benefit from participating in similar tenders. The requirement for innovative control solutions to assist in experimental research in quantum error correction highlights demand for advanced technical capabilities, offering growth potential for businesses with expertise in cutting-edge technology and research development collaborations. ## Notice The UK's National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) plans to build and scale quantum computers based on superconducting circuit qubits for its research activities. This tender is for the purchase of one (1) superconducting qubit control system in the first instance, with the option to procure additional compatible systems and associated upgrades over the contract duration (up to five years) to support the ongoing scaling of NQCC's quantum computing platforms and related research and development activity. The control system must enable NQCC researchers to measure and control superconducting multi-qubit systems for experimental research in quantum error correction for superconducting quantum computing. A suitable control system solution that can be scaled and upgraded over the contract term while maintaining technical compatibility will accelerate NQCC's research programme in superconducting quantum computing. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Additional QB systems Renewal: The initial contract period will be twelve (12) months with a maximum spend of 1 million Pounds sterling (PS1,000,000). with the option to extend on an annual basis for up to four (4) years. The estimated total value of the contract is up to five million pounds sterling (PS5,000,000), exclusive of VAT, over a maximum term of five (5) years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067493-2026 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | Awards value | £6,484,405 | | Contracts value | £6,484,405 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | 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 | ZURICH INSTRUMENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies ## Release History - 17 Jul 2026 at 06:59 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067493-2026 - 13 Jul 2026 at 13:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065677-2026 - 20 Mar 2026 at 14:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025844-2026 - 4 Feb 2026 at 08:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009730-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067493-2026 17th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065677-2026 13th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025844-2026 20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009730-2026 4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukri2.my.site.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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