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UKRI-5616 Quantum Technology Access Programme

Published
Published 7 January 2026

Overview

The NQCC intends to sponsor Digital Catapult’s Quantum Technology Access Programme (QTAP) which they have successfully developed and run for two years running. The QTAP is a structured training and innovation programme that allows participating organisations to learn about how to program quantum computers, and experiment with use cases that are of strategic interest to them through testing solutions on real quantum hardware. The Digital Catapult has developed and run this programme in conjunction with technology from Orca Computing, a UK-headquartered company.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
SME suitable
Yes
Published
7 January 2026

Award outcome

Awarded value
£330,000
Award date
7 January 2026
Contract period
20 January 2026 → 19 January 2027
Winner
  • DIGITAL CATAPULT

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    4 March 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract

    7 January 2026

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  3. Contract

    7 January 2026

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Contracting authority

  • UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

    Buyer

    Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PDQJ-7126-JDHG

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Awarded: UKRI-5616 Quantum Technology Access Programme — won by DIGITAL CATAPULT — Skim