Official UK procurement notice
UKRI-3372 NQCC Strontium Quadrupole Cavities
Authority: UK Research and Innovation (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe National Quantum Computing Centre seeks to enhance the UK’s global leadership in quantum computing, to help translate UK research strengths into innovation, and enable the creation of the first generation of quantum computers, helping to build a resilient future economy. The NQCC seeks for two lots of 674 nm cavities for strontium ions. Each lot must include a cavity, vacuum housing, temperature control, and be shipped pre-aligned with fibre-coupling assemblies apart by 100 mm to 300 mm
CPV: Strontium
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1The NQCC’s initial focus has been on two platforms of quantum computing, one based on…AwardedPublished value£135,000
The NQCC’s initial focus has been on two platforms of quantum computing, one based on superconductors and one based on trapped ions. This were chosen based on technological maturity and UK strength. The NQCC continues to investigate other potential hardware modalities in detail. The centre will be headquartered in a purpose-built facility at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Campus in Oxfordshire. The centre is due for completion in 2023. Ahead of the completion of the centre, a temporary lab facilities in existing STFC building have been used to fast track development. The required wavelength measurement systems will be used in both these temporary laboratories and in the NQCC lab spaces. This procurement is for two lots of 674 nm cavities for strontium ions. Each lot must include a cavity, vacuum housing, temperature control, and be shipped pre-aligned with fibre-coupling assemblies, further detailed requirements are listed within the Specification. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :-www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Doc… ↗
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How this buyer will score bids.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 60
- Price: 40
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 25 Sept 2023, 12:06 BST
- Last source update
- 3 Jan 2024, 10:06 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 1 Nov 2023 – …
- Authority reference
UKRI-3372- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-000084- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-040350Find a Tender
Publisher note: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. To view this notice, please click here: <a href="https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=831970122" target="_blank">https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=831970122</a> GO Reference: GO-202413-PRO-24877916
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 1 Nov 2023, 14:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 1 Nov 2023, 15:00 GMT
Timeline
1 Nov 2023 → 3 Jan 2024 · 3 dates- Submission deadline1 Nov 2023, 14:00 GMT
- Bids opened1 Nov 2023, 15:00 GMT
- Notice published3 Jan 2024, 10:06 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete3 Jan 2024, 10:06 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stable Laser Systems, Inc | £115,602 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 000084-2024-1 · Stable Laser Systems, Inc
- Signed
- 5 Dec 2023
- Value
- £115,602
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- UK Research and InnovationReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Stable Laser Systems IncAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.