UKRI-1248 NQCC WP19 A Practical Benchmarking Suite for Quantum Processors

Concepts

• national quantum computing centre
• swindon
• software programming
• quantum processors
• early-stage quantum computer
• noisy intermediate scale quantum
• quantum
• practical benchmarking suite
• series of technical work packages
• technology roadmap

Location

Swindon

Description

The National Quantum Computing Centre has an objective to deliver an early-stage quantum computer (Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum, NISQ machine) that can outperform conventional computing for a range of tasks, by 2025. In order to achieve this medium-term goal, the NQCC has developed a technology roadmap, and has identified a series of technical work packages (WPs) that are suitable for delivery by external contractors. These WPs focus on the delivery of technology solutions according to a set of required technical performance specifications, for both hardware and software, related to quantum computing. This tender relates to WP19 - Practical benchmarking suite.

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CPV Codes

• 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Other Information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Software-programming-and... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WJ6R3838PM GO Reference: GO-2021326-PRO-17994358