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2771/SSA/MH OpenShift Container Platform Software

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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17 Jun 2021 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process titled "2771/SSA/MH OpenShift Container Platform Software" to acquire licences for Red Hat's OpenShift Containerisation System, essential for research at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. This direct procurement, classified under the CPV code 48611000 for database software packages, involved a total contract value of £60,000. The contract period spans from 15th December 2020 to 14th December 2022, with the award notice published on 17th June 2021.

This procurement presents an opportunity for SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises involved in software development and containerisation technology to collaborate with a renowned institution. Businesses that can provide innovative database software solutions or related services would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders, potentially fostering partnerships and enabling growth within the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Title

2771/SSA/MH OpenShift Container Platform Software

Notice Description

The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre has been funded by a Government department to research and develop using Red Hat's OpenShift Containerisation System. This procurement is to use that funding in obtaining 2 years worth of licenses to be able to carry out that research development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51131a84-9e39-4ddb-ad43-8d247d8bc68e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af4f57f-7252-4e59-b9f5-e1b800afb2f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2020 - 14 Dec 2022 1-2 years
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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED HAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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