UKRI-5440 - Control Systems for Superconducting Quantum Computing Research

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£1.0m

Awarded 20 Mar 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

20 Mar 2026

Description

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.

Scope

Reference
UKRI-5440
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
29 Mar 2026 to 30 Mar 2027
Possible extension to 30 Mar 2031

The initial contract period will be twelve (12) months with a maximum spend of 1 million Pounds sterling (£1,000,000). 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 (£5,000,000), exclusive of VAT, over a maximum term of five (5) years.

CPV classifications
31700000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Priceprice40.00%
Technical & Qualityquality60.00%

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Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£1.0m

Award date

20 Mar 2026

Contract start

02 Apr 2026

Contract end

02 Apr 2027