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This ruling clarifies that a contested deadline extension for Italy's €61.2M quantum computer tender was invalid, effectively resetting the procurement process and reinstating Tea Tek (partnered with Rigetti) as the sole valid bidder against IBM Italia. The decision underscores the legal complexities surrounding public sector quantum acquisitions, where administrative courts can overturn contracts based on procedural irregularities rather than technical merit alone. Ultimately, the Campania Region retains full discretion to either accept the original bid or cancel the tender entirely, leaving the future of this specific quantum infrastructure project uncertain despite the favorable legal outcome for the consortium.

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Italian Council of State Rejects Region Appeal, Resetting €61.2M Campania Quantum Tender

Quantum Computing ReportAugust 27, 20262 min read

Italy’s Consiglio di Stato (Section Five) has rejected an appeal by the Campania Region and IBM Italia, upholding the lower administrative court's decision to annul a €61.2 million public tender for a regional quantum computer intended for the University of Salerno campus in Fisciano. The ruling (N. 02397/2026 REG.RIC., published August 26, 2026) resets the [...] The post Italian Council of State Rejects Region Appeal, Resetting €61.2M Campania Quantum Tender appeared first on Quantum Computing Report.

Italy’s Consiglio di Stato (Section Five) has rejected an appeal by the Campania Region and IBM Italia, upholding the lower administrative court’s decision to annul a €61.2 million public tender for…

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