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Software package to provide job scheduling capability for computers.

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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17 Mar 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for a software package to provide job scheduling capability for computers, specifically the Slurm Workload Manager. This procurement falls under the database-management system category, with additional relevance to electronic data management. The tender used a selective procurement method, through a call-off from a pre-established framework agreement, and covers the period from 5th March 2025 to 4th March 2026. The main location for the delivery is Norwich, with the postal code NR4 7TJ. The procurement was in the award stage as of 17th March 2025, with the contract awarded to Academia Limited on 21st February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software development and IT services, especially those specialising in database and electronic data management systems. SMEs are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, given the procurement's emphasis on small and medium enterprises. The involvement of a reputable institution like the University of East Anglia increases the visibility and potential for long-term collaboration, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses to establish and grow their presence in the education and research sector.

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Notice Title

Software package to provide job scheduling capability for computers.

Notice Description

The Slurm Workload Manager software package provides job scheduling capability for computers. Slurm Support - entry level (covering 256 nodes + GPUs). Call-off frame SUPC SLRA Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17829360-1958-41ed-9106-8f095e65c780
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b788c6e6-da6e-4b04-8a40-c8a43997d8c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48612000 - Database-management system

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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