Scope
Reference
UKRI-5717
Description
Support and Maintenance for ORCA quantum computer hosted at RAL
Contract 1. UKRI-5717 Support and Maintenance for ORCA quantum computer
Supplier
Contract value
- £480,000 excluding VAT
- £576,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
9 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 18 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72261000 - Software support services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
ORCA Computing Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQHT-3258-LTGM
30 Eastbourne Terrace,
London
W2 6LA
United Kingdom
Email: media@orcacomputing.com
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. UKRI-5717 Support and Maintenance for ORCA quantum computer
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