AwardedAwarded 16 March 2026

UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government

In brief

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded laboratory equipment work to Menlo Systems GmbH on 16 March 2026.

The notice gives a value of £800,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 19 March 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Who won

Winner	Value	Dates
Menlo Systems GmbH (SME) 2 bids received	£671,232	Awarded 25 February 2026 17 March 2026 to 1 December 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

23 January 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 006096-2026
23 January 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 006099-2026
2 March 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 018194-2026
16 March 2026Contract details notice · UK7, notice 023500-2026

About the buyer

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)Last 12 months

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From notice 006096-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 January 2026, last updated 16 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.