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UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb

UK Research and InnovationcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-060d1bProcurement Act 2023SME suitablepending

Estimated value

—

Awarded value

£671k

Awarded 25 Feb 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

02 Mar 2026

Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for a frequency comb system for use at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). This contract is being awarded following a competitive open tender process.

Scope

Reference
UKRI-5574
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
19 Mar 2026 to 19 Mar 2027
CPV classifications
38000000
Contract locations
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Price—price40.00%
Quality/Technical—quality60.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

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

Awarded value

£671k

Award date

25 Feb 2026

Contract start

17 Mar 2026

Contract end

01 Dec 2026

Awarded to
MS
Menlo Systems GmbH
SME