UKRI-5440 - Control Systems for Superconducting Quantum Computing Research
Contract Value:
GBP 5M -
Notice Type:
Contract Notice
Published Date:
04 February 2026
Closing Date:
06 March 2026
Location(s):
UK UNITED KINGDOM
UKK SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND) (UK UNITED KINGDOM)
Description:
The National Quantum Computing Centre seeks to acquire a superconducting qubit control system to support research in quantum error correction and facilitate the scaling of quantum computing platforms.
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.