Request for information: a superconducting quantum computer system

The aim of this request for information is to find out possible parties on the market, who can provide a universally controllable superconducting quantum computer system. VTT’s goal is to get a Quantum computer with between 150-300 qubits with high enough fidelities and quality to enable running quantum utility level algorithms. The system delivery must be a full stack quantum computer, including all needed components for operation of the Quantum computer, at minimum a QPU with packaging and shielding, control and read-out electronics, a cryostat, connecting cabling as well as software to operate the system, including the ability to write quantum circuits, quantum algorithms and compile custom pulse sequences on the device. The delivery shall include automated calibration and tune up of the system from cool down. The quantum computer must be accessible at instrument level, or at low abstraction level. System delivery must include installation, acceptance testing on-site, training (on-site and remote), full customer documentation, warranty and options for support and maintenance for at least two years. The quantum computer HW and/or software must be able to support the implementation of quantum error correction and mitigation, with SW from the supplier or from external companies. The quantum computer is intended for both quantum algorithm development as well as other research topics involving a quantum computer and must be able to support remote access through a cloud service provider and hybrid computations between a quantum computer and a supercomputer. VTT has been developing state-of-the-art superconducting quantum devices since the 1990s, such as SQUID magnetometers, travelling wave parametric amplifiers (TWPAs), qubits and read-out-resonators. For more information, access: https://www.vttresearch.com/en/ourservices/quantum-computer-technology VTT is looking for parties ready to collaborate with VTT on topics regarding scaling up superconducting quantum computers and to execute the system delivery project partially with VTT. Questions for supplier: 1.References of delivered systems. a.State-of the art performance (incl. fidelities) b.How large systems have been delivered to customers? 2.Description of calibration or fine-tuning tools and capabilities? 3.Quantum error correction/suppression/mitigation solution (s)? 4.Collaboration topics/points with VTT 5.Development schedule / estimated lead time for the system delivery? 6.Indicative price range This is not a call for tenders, and we are not asking for any offers via this announcement. This prior information notice does not obligate the procurement unit for any actions. All information presented in this prior information notice is preliminary and indicative. This notice is not binding on any kind of solutions or actions. The suppliers are not paid for responding to this request for information. Procurement unit asks the parties on the market to respond to this request for information if the party can provide the above-mentioned system. The answers to this request for information are asked to be sent by e-mail to stefan.granroth@vtt.fi no later than 22.03.2024.