# UKRI-1245 NQCC WP18 Open Standards for Emerging Quantum Processors

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [UK Research & Innovation](/buyers/uk-research-innovation/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £210,000
- Published: 5 May 2021
- Planned start: 7 September 2021
- Planned end: 7 March 2023
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 3b6b9da9-9ce3-4ecb-a3aa-41dda00c43f6-433855
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a29b1eb-649c-4094-8624-a0e0b6e5458d

## 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 WP18 - Open standards for emerging quantum processors\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6b9da9-9ce3-4ecb-a3aa-41dda00c43f6-433855)