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Specialized Research Facility Access

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Response Deadline11/24/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Specialized Research Facility Access subcontract, managed by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council under UK Research and Innovation, provides prime contractors on National Quantum Strategy projects with essential access to high-end laboratory infrastructure. This includes specialized environments such as laser labs, cryogenics, and high-performance computing resources. To qualify for access, facilities must be listed on the Combined Facilities List or provide a formal Justification of Resources. The contract focuses on the delivery of experimental environment access, documented resource logs, and specific facility usage hours. Interested parties should note the posting date of September 16, 2026, with a response deadline set for November 24, 2026. The agreement falls under NAICS code 541380, ensuring that the technical requirements for quantum research and development are met through structured facility management.

General Info

UKRI provides quantum research facility access for prime contractors via specialized laboratory infrastructure.

Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 204049.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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NQS Mission 2: Components, systems and architectures

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PostedSep 16

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Response DeadlineNov 24

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11/24/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 30 days

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

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Provides access to specialized laboratory facilities for prime contractors on EPSRC National Quantum Strategy projects. Manages access to cryogenics, laser labs, and high-performance computing resources. Requires listing on the Combined Facilities List or a Justification of Resources. Delivers facility usage hours, experimental environment access, and resource logs.

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