Scope
Reference
UKRI-5574
Description
UKRI STFC has a requirement for a frequency comb system for use at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). This contract is being awarded following a competitive open tender process.
Contract 1. UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb
Supplier
Contract value
- £671,232 excluding VAT
- £805,478.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
2 March 2026
Standstill period
- End: 11 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 March 2026 to 1 December 2026
- 8 months, 16 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Menlo Systems GmbH
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBX-8879-YMYG
Menlo Systems GmbH Bunsenstraße 5
Martinsried
82152
Germany
Email: sales@menlosystems.com
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-5574 Frequency Comb
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