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Research Computing Modernization

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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03 Apr 2024 at 07:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for Research Computing Modernization, valued at £720,000. The procurement method used was selective, where the University called off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on March 12, 2024, with the contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2027. The buying organisation, University of Sussex, is located in Brighton, England, and the procurement falls under the services category.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and internet support services, to compete. Companies with experience in providing high-performance computing solutions could find this tender particularly suitable. The buyer, University of Sussex, aims to modernize its computing infrastructure, offering a chance for suppliers to contribute to this strategic initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Computing Modernization

Notice Description

The University's High Performance Computing modernization.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49e41309-8f56-4fee-847f-443235ee22b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcb1a627-9cd7-4ee1-82c9-6bc6e6b83df2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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