---
title: "D-wave - Leap Quantum Cloud Service - Qcaas Development Bundle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a938"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-29"
---

# D-wave - Leap Quantum Cloud Service - Qcaas Development Bundle

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a938

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has concluded the procurement process for the "D-wave - Leap Quantum Cloud Service - Qcaas Development Bundle". This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is part of a complete procurement process identified by ID 050975-2026. The procurement method was direct and classified as below threshold without competition. The contract with a total gross amount of £120,000 commenced on 21 May 2026 and will run until 21 May 2027, with D-Wave UK Ltd from London, serving as the awarded supplier.

This contract offers opportunities for growth in the IT services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in cloud services and quantum computing. While the direct procurement method indicates limited competition, large-scale enterprises with capabilities in advanced cloud solutions and quantum technology development, akin to D-Wave UK Ltd, would have been well-suited for participation. This contract exemplifies a unique opportunity for businesses offering cutting-edge technological services to collaborate with a major public authority like UKRI, potentially paving the way for future government contracts in a rapidly advancing technological field.

## Notice

Provision of D-wave - Leap Quantum Cloud Service - Qcaas Development Bundle

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050975-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2026 - 21 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 | D-WAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 14:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050975-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050975-2026
  29th May 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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