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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoods£800,000

UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb

Published
Published 23 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 17 February 2026

Overview

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.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£800,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
23 January 2026
Questions by
6 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Award outcome

Awarded value
£671,232
Award date
25 February 2026
Contract period
19 March 2026 → 19 March 2027
Winner
  • Menlo Systems GmbH

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    16 March 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract

    2 March 2026

    View notice ↗
  3. Tender Update

    23 January 2026

    View notice ↗
  4. Contract Notice

    23 January 2026

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

    Buyer

    Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PDQJ-7126-JDHG

    Authority website ↗

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Awarded: UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb — won by Menlo Systems GmbH — Skim