Award

Supercomputing Licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

13 May 2022 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Supercomputing Licences was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, with the contract valued at £14,550. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically classified with the CPV code 48000000. The tender process was completed via a limited procurement method, adhering to a competitive quotation procedure below threshold. The tender period concluded on 12th May 2022, while the contract commenced on 16th May 2022 and will run until 15th May 2023, with delivery addresses located in OX11 0QX, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for software suppliers, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing technologies and licensing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation due to their suitability for such contracts. Businesses with experience in providing software solutions to scientific and technological sectors will be well positioned to compete effectively for future similar contracts, as demonstrated by the engagement of major suppliers like Arm Ltd in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Supercomputing Licences

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Science and Technology Facilities Council had a requirement for the supply of a Supercomputing licences. This has been sourced via a Competitive quotation procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c5a92d3-c318-438c-bbc2-81d48ad9ea78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33cbb7f0-89d4-4161-bb1b-43d25f7f5631
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
15 May 2022 - 15 May 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARM

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