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UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

UKRI-5440 - Control Systems for Superconducting Quantum Computing Research

Business ServicesCPV 31700000
ValueValue not published
Awarded20 Mar 2026
Published17 Jul 2026
RegionNationwide
Outcome — awarded
Zurich Instruments AG
Awarded value£6.5m
Award date20 Mar 2026

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The brief

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.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

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The control system must enable NQCC researchers

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.

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OCID
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Stage
award · Awarded
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
067493-2026
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