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Cefas: Provision of storage for high performance computing

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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27 Aug 2021 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Cefas: Provision of storage for high performance computing" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on data storage services within the East of England, specifically in Lowestoft, with the postal code NR33 0HT. This contract, valued at £15,333, was awarded following a direct procurement method, classified as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, with the award date having been published on 27 August 2021 and the tender period ending on 26 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in data storage services and high-performance computing support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in providing such services are well-suited to compete for future contracts in this domain. Engaging with the Defra Network provides a pathway for business growth and collaboration with a prominent governmental authority, which could lead to further procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cefas: Provision of storage for high performance computing

Notice Description

Provision for access to and storage for high performance computing, and related support services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67d79594-00fc-4173-93a3-36b5ee0b553e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd505cde-63ab-4eab-932c-758f1d3f6344
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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