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UKRI-5676 Equipment Hire Agreement

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: +441793442000

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
320300.0 GBP
Published
26 Jan 2026, 10:28
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
09 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
08 Feb 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72261000 - Software support services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Aegiq Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Support and Maintenance for ARTEMIS system quantum computer hosted at RAL. Lessor shall provide software support in terms of bug fixes and occasional updates to Software. Software Support Services will be provided via remote call or email.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: UKRI-5676 Equipment Hire Agreement

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