---
title: "UKRI-5828 NQCC quantum computing courses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06564a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# UKRI-5828 NQCC quantum computing courses

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06564a

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) organisation, a public authority under central government located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has conducted a procurement process for delivering quantum computing courses under the project title 'UKRI-5828 NQCC quantum computing courses'. The procurement method was direct, below threshold and conducted without competition. The offer was awarded to the University of Bristol and aimed at services in engineering studies, taking place between 17th February and 27th February 2026. The contract was valued at £64,000 (gross amount £76,800) and signed on 17th February 2026. Unfortunately, the contract was later terminated upon completion on 27th February 2026. The entire process was documented and published on Find a Tender Service.

This tender presented valuable business opportunities in the quantum computing education sector, specifically targeting entities capable of delivering advanced training courses in collaboration with academic institutions like the University of Bristol. Given the direct procurement method without competition, businesses with established reputations and networks in engineering studies or educational services, especially those involved in cutting-edge technology, would find themselves well-suited to such opportunities. This procurement highlights potential growth for academic institutions and training providers seeking collaborations under government-led initiatives.

## Notice

NQCC quantum computing courses for professional development in collaboration with Bristol University

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025693-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71335000 - Engineering studies

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 11:52 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025693-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014414-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025693-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014414-2026
  17th February 2026 - 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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