UKRI-1249 NQCC WP20 Algorithm Study for NISQ Systems Achieving Quantum Advantage

Official notice

Authority: UK Research and Innovation (Central government)

ServicesOpen procedure

Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71) Delivery: UK

Published estimate£80,000exc. VAT

Submissions closed 12 Oct 2021

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The National Quantum Computing Centre has an objective to deliver an early-stage quantum computer (Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum, NISQ machine) that can outperform conventional computing for a range of tasks, by 2025.

CPV: Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1The expected outcome for the project is the delivery of a technology solution that…

The expected outcome for the project is the delivery of a technology solution that meets the technical specifications and cost criteria, accompanied by:

(a)the disclosure of any foreground intellectual property resulting from the project;

(b)the provision of technical reports documenting:

(i)The methodology, key results / outputs and outcomes;

(ii)A detailed description of the technology solution(s) being delivered, including designs, drawings and/or software/code, as applicable;

(iii)Evidence of how the specifications have been met.

Reports should provide sufficient detail that an expert in the art, using the same resources, equipment and materials, could verifiably reproduce the results if required; Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ARW42M532X ↗

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM

Variant bids: allowed

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: Services
Notice status: Closed
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 3 Sept 2021, 16:15 BST
Last source update: 3 Sept 2021, 16:15 BST
Award evaluation window: 12 Oct 2021 – …
Authority reference: UKRI-1249
FTS notice number: 2021/S 000-021920
Classification (CPV): Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
Delivery area: UK
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dd0f Find 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Feasibility-study%2C-advisory-service%2C-analysis./ARW42M532X To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ARW42M532X GO Reference: GO-202193-PRO-18850610

How it was run

Official notice

Submission deadline: 12 Oct 2021, 11:00 BST
Submission channel: {"written"}
Accepted languages: en
Bids opened: 12 Oct 2021, 12:00 BST

Timeline

3 Sept 2021 → 12 Oct 2021 · 3 dates

Notice published
3 Sept 2021, 16:15 BST
Submission deadline
12 Oct 2021, 11:00 BST
Bids opened
12 Oct 2021, 12:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

UK Research & Innovation

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawResearch https://www.ukri.org/, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Swindon, UK, SN2 1FLContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

UK Research and InnovationReview body Swindon

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

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