Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Contact
Elizabeth Gage
Telephone
+44 1235446553
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processors
Reference number
UKRI-1248
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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. In order to achieve this medium-term goal, the NQCC has developed a technology roadmap, and has identified a series of technical work packages (WPs) that are suitable for delivery by external contractors. These WPs focus on the delivery of technology solutions according to a set of required technical performance specifications, for both hardware and software, related to quantum computing. This tender relates to WP19 - Practical benchmarking suite.
Section seven. Changes
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seven.2) Other additional information
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.
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GO Reference: GO-2021326-PRO-17994358