Tender

PURCON893 BMI IMAGE DATA ANALYSIS, STORAGE AND ARCHIVING SOLUTION

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Tender

05 Jun 2020 at 11:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia is initiating a tender for the "PURCON893 BMI IMAGE DATA ANALYSIS, STORAGE AND ARCHIVING SOLUTION" project, aimed at providing a comprehensive data analysis and storage platform for a microscopy core facility. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to servers, and is based in Norwich, East of England. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 19th June 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 31st July 2020 and run until 30th July 2023.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for companies with expertise in high-performance computing solutions, data storage, and image processing technologies. Providers that specialise in systems capable of managing large data sets, particularly in scientific and research environments, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in this tender should familiarise themselves with the electronic tendering system, In-Tend, which the University uses for document exchanges and communications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCON893 BMI IMAGE DATA ANALYSIS, STORAGE AND ARCHIVING SOLUTION

Notice Description

Tender for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and provide training with respect to the following equipment: A data analysis and storage platform capable of receiving, storing and processing the data in a microscopy core facility containing seven multi-user microscopes and four off-line analysis workstations (all connected via a 10 GB/s network). It should be able to cope with the challenging data rates of modern fluorescence microscopes, including a fast-scanning confocal with super resolution capabilities (Zeiss LSM980 with Airyscan 2) and two widefield, live-cell imaging systems with fast, sCMOS cameras. The system should provide fast (and safe) data transfer within the limits of the existing network infrastructure; fast data storage; enable efficient image processing and visualization (with third-party software packages); allow simple project and user administration; have a secure remote login for safe data access in national or international research collaborations, and operate under a Windows user interface that requires only minimal IT knowledge. The system should have a single or multiple CPUs with at least 36 cores and a minimum of 512 GB RAM, a high-end graphics card (>=16 GB VRAM), a 10 GB network module, and a storage capacity of 80 TB or more. The machine should have proven capability to run a variety of commercial and open-source imaging software; e.g., Huygens Pro, Imaris, Arivis Vison 4D, Aivia, Fiji/ImageJ, Ilastik, and OMERO. Additional information: N.B. The contract is being administered through In-tend our electronic tendering system. Suppliers Guide to In-Tend Registration In-Tend is an electronic tender system. It allows us to advertise our requirements for services and goods and for suppliers to express their interest in such opportunities. The system provides for the secure transfer of documents; queries to be dealt with efficiently; evaluation of PQQs and short-listing suppliers; evaluation of tender returns and finally award of contract. You will need to be registered with In-Tend if you wish to download a tender advertised on the system. To register on the University of East Anglia In-Tend website: 1. Go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home 2. Click on "New User Registration". 3. Complete your company details, clicking next after each page. 4. Click "Register My Details" on the final page to complete the registration process. 5. E-mail from the University of East Anglia In-Tend system will be sent confirming your registration. 6. On receiving the "Website User registration Accepted" E-mail you can log in to the secure area of the In-Tend Website. 7. If you need assistance, please contact the University of East Anglia Purchasing department on 01603 592402 or In-Tend Technical support on 0845-5578079 (email: support@in-tend.com). N.B. Requests for information on a project should always be made via the correspondence function within the software. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41ae30a9-09c4-448b-a97f-01fd4539cbf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14bbf32-b62c-4009-9bad-89cf8dd6580e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2020 - 30 Jul 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
NR14 7JT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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