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UKRI-5440 - Control Systems for Superconducting Quantum Computing Research

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Value
£6,484,406
Currency
GBP
Region
South West
Category
Energy & Utilities
Procedure / notice type
awardUpdate,contractUpdate
Published
17 Jul 2026
Closing date
Not stated
Contract ends
2 Apr 2027
Current supplier
Zurich Instruments AG

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Overview

The UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) plans to build and scale quantum computers based on superconducting circuit qubits for its research activities. This tender is for the purchase of one (1) superconducting qubit control system in the first instance, with the option to procure additional compatible systems and associated upgrades over the contract duration (up to five years) to support the ongoing scaling of NQCC’s quantum computing platforms and related research and development activity. The control system must enable NQCC researchers to measure and control superconducting multi-qubit systems for experimental research in quantum error correction for superconducting quantum computing. A suitable control system solution that can be scaled and upgraded over the contract term while maintaining technical compatibility will accelerate NQCC’s research programme in superconducting quantum computing.

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