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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4145 BGS Supercomputing License

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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01 Aug 2024 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for securing a Supercomputing License aimed at debugging and optimisation. This procurement, titled "UKRI-4145 BGS Supercomputing License," falls under the industry category of License Management Software (CPV: 48218000). The contract pertains to services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process has transitioned to the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 24 July 2024 and concluding on 24 July 2027. The total contract value is £29,782, and the procurement method followed was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, adhering to regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in license management software, particularly those with the capability to deliver complex computational solutions for scientific research institutions. Linaro Ltd, an SME based in Cambridge, has been identified as the awarded supplier. Businesses experienced in supercomputing and software optimisation, especially those targeting public sector contracts, can find opportunities for collaboration, subcontracting, or future direct tendering opportunities through UKRI and similar organisations. Participation in such tenders provides a pathway for SMEs to showcase their technical prowess and gain prominence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4145 BGS Supercomputing License

Notice Description

Supercomputing License for debugging and optimisation. Additional information: The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fb31abc-b26d-4a38-be87-491de9334f23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4891f26c-f7b5-4dfb-a5da-412e0a674d39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,782 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,782 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2024 - 24 Jul 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINARO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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