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CPCA - High Performance Computing & AI Feasibility Study.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 Jan 2022 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is seeking to enhance the technological landscape of Cambridge through the tender titled "CPCA - High Performance Computing & AI Feasibility Study." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Computer support and consultancy services" and is located in England, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 20 August 2021, and an active contract period from 23 August 2021 to 1 November 2021. The total value of the awarded contract is £35,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and data centre development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises that can contribute innovative solutions to the evolving demands of supercomputing. Companies with expertise in sustainable energy supply and infrastructure within the technology sector could find a competitive edge, as the initiative aims to support both established research institutions and burgeoning start-ups, thereby enhancing collaboration and innovation in the region.

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Notice Title

CPCA - High Performance Computing & AI Feasibility Study.

Notice Description

Post-pandemic, it has never been more important for Cambridge to be leading the way in AI, innovation, technological developments and drug discovery. However, supercomputing, the foundational building block for further growth, requires reliable and abundant sources of power. There are currently an estimated 40 trillion gigabytes (40 zetabytes) of data in the world due, in part, to machines signing on to networks and the Internet - and this figure is set to continue doubling every two years. With the imminent arrival of exascale computing (some 1,000 times faster and more powerful than the petascale), Cambridge's unique and highly skilled ecosystem urgently requires a specific HPC roadmap to: * ensure there is suitable future provision of 100% sustainable power for its prolific research communities and power-hungry sectors * ensure the provision of world-class data centre facilities and fibre within the Cambridge region * support the convergence of technology for global advances * strengthen and retain its global positioning as one of the premier hubs for both supercomputing and AI in the UK and Europe, and stay ahead of the game * The creation of a genuine supercomputing ecosystem to ensure accessibility to all, sharing of best practice and networked working between smaller start-ups and established research institutions. In recent years, significant resources have been spent on progressing housing, transportation and community in the city- but now we need to move Cambridge forward technologically to support our existing businesses and be a location of the future. Many of the larger companies are currently served by their own means. As their compute grows, their needs will inevitably change. Meanwhile, smaller companies do not believe they have a voice at the table. Their needs are subsequently uncoordinated, unrepresented and under-served - which affects their ability to remain in the region. This needs to be addressed as part of this roadmap, to ensure they are part of the convened group. We intend the HPC roadmap to become a core pillar of the technological future of Cambridge and the extended region, as part of the Combined Authority's remit and ICT strategy. As we level-up and progress post COVID, we also need to be getting ahead of the need to retain our regions contribution to the rest of the country.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b3951f-c726-45a4-ba3d-d01f94e8bfe8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2021 - 1 Nov 2021 1-6 months
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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4LS
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely East
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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