Acquisition, delivery, installation and hardware and software maintenance of EuroQCS-Spain quantum computer for EuroHPC Joint Undertaking.

Acquisition, delivery, installation and hardware and software maintenance of EuroQCS-Spain quantum computer for EuroHPC Joint Undertaking.

Notice Type: Call for tenders

Call for tenders details

Procedure identifier: EUROHPC/2024/OP/0003

Submission method: Electronic

Status: Open for submission

Description

One of the targets of the EuroHPC JU is to develop and support a highly competitive and innovative quantum computing ecosystem broadly distributed in Europe contributing to the scientific, industrial, and digital leadership of the Union, capable of autonomously producing quantum computing technologies and architectures and their integration on leading HPC computing systems, and advanced applications optimised for these systems. In accordance with Article 12 of Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1173, the EuroHPC JU shall proceed to the acquisition of quantum computers, funded by the Union's budget stemming from the Digital Europe Programme by contributions from the relevant Participating States to the EuroHPC JU. The Union's contribution from Digital Europe Programme should cover up to 50% of the acquisition costs, up to 50% of the costs for the integration of the quantum computer with the existing co-located supercomputer of the hosting entity and up to 50 % of the operating costs of these quantum computers. Requested under GB Decision 21/2024.

Procedure type: open

Estimated total value: 8500000 EUR

TED publication date: 15/05/2024

Lead contracting authority: European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking

Main classification (CPV):

30211300 - Computer platforms

Nature of the contract: Supplies

Maximum contract duration: 48 MONTH

Award method: best price-quality ratio

Framework agreement: None

Selection criteria: Suitability to pursue the professional activity - Please consult the procurement documents.
Economic and financial standing - Please consult the procurement documents.
Technical and professional ability - Please consult the procurement documents.

Milestones

TED publication date: 15/05/2024

Date and time of public opening: 27/06/2024 10:00 Europe/Luxembourg

Deadline for receipt of tenders: 25/06/2024 16:00 Europe/Luxembourg

Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 17/06/2024 02:00 Europe/Luxembourg