Scope
Reference
UKRI-5676
Description
Support and Maintenance for ARTEMIS system quantum computer hosted at RAL. Lessor shall provide software support in terms of bug fixes and occasional updates to Software. Software Support Services will be provided via remote call or email.
Contract 1. UKRI-5676 Equipment Hire Agreement
Supplier
Contract value
- £320,300 excluding VAT
- £384,360 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 February 2026 to 8 February 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72261000 - Software support services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Aegiq Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMLB-8284-LPDP
Cooper Buildings, Arundel Street
Sheffield
S1 2NS
United Kingdom
Email: hello@aegiq.com
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. UKRI-5676 Equipment Hire Agreement
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government