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Impact of EPSRC's Investment in High Performance Computing Infrastructure

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Nov 2018 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Impact of EPSRC's Investment in High Performance Computing Infrastructure," is managed by the UK Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement, classified under research and development consultancy services, is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process has reached the award stage. The contract period commenced on 24 October 2018 and will run until 20 March 2019, with a total value of £64,656.25. The tender period officially closed on 3 October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and development consultancy. Companies that specialise in evaluating investments in high-performance computing or those with experience in conducting market and economic research will be well-suited to compete. As the project explores the impact of EPSRC’s investments over the past decade, firms capable of benchmarking and analysing HPC infrastructures across various countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, may find this a valuable opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Title

Impact of EPSRC's Investment in High Performance Computing Infrastructure

Notice Description

BIS Research & Evaluation Framework - Lot 5 The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) wishes to commission a study to explore the impact of its investments in 'High Performance Computing' (HPC) infrastructure funded primarily for academic research over the last 10 years. It also wants to benchmark these investments with other UK HPC investments and those made in France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands so as to have a comprehensive understanding of the HPC landscape in its investments operate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d59b516-1ca3-4d07-90eb-2c4749b031a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2018 - 20 Mar 2019 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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

LONDON ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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