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Framework agreement for computing time on superconducting quantum computing hardware

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Original title: Rahmenvereinbarung über Rechenzeiten auf supraleitender Quantencomputing-Hardware

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)

Published: Jul 19, 2026

Updated: Jul 23, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

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Awarded to Bechtle GmbH & Co. KG

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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Description

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As part of its quantum computing initiative, the German Aerospace Center e.V. (DLR) is procuring quantum computers based on the following five qubit technologies: ion traps, neutral atoms, photons, NV centers, and solid-state spins. To technologically expand the existing portfolio and to enable a direct comparison with the already commissioned systems, computing time on external superconducting quantum computers is to be procured. Against this background, the subject of the present tender is the conclusion of a framework agreement for the provision of corresponding computing time amounting to up to 610 hours with a term until 30.06.2027. Further information can be found in the service description attached to the tender documents.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on July 19, 2026. Last refreshed 27 days ago. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) has issued 157 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 22 currently open and 82 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for Germany. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany). Most recent publication: August 19, 2026.

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