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

Tender 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. Lot 1: The expected outcome for the project is the delivery of a technology solution that meets the technical specifications and cost criteria, accompanied by: (a)the disclosure of any foreground intellectual property resulting from the project; (b)the provision of technical reports documenting: (i)The methodology, key results / outputs and outcomes; (ii)A detailed description of the technology solution(s) being delivered, including designs, drawings, a bill of materials and/or software code, as applicable; (iii)Evidence of how the specifications have been met. Reports should provide sufficient detail that an expert in the art, using the same resources, equipment and materials, could verifiably reproduce the results if required; The conditions for delivery are stated in the technical specification for the WP below and involve the delivery of the system, as described, to the NQCC. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WJ6R3838PM