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PHE/UKHSA - ICT - High Performance Computing Partnering

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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14 Oct 2021 at 19:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency is seeking to enhance its high-performance computing capacity through the procurement titled "PHE/UKHSA - ICT - High Performance Computing Partnering." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically for computer servers, and has been awarded to Akhter Computers Limited for a total value of £1,748,712.74. The contract period commenced on 12 October 2021 and will conclude on 11 October 2022. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Notably, the tendering process concluded on 17 September 2021.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in high-performance computing and associated technologies. Companies that provide computer servers or related IT infrastructure services, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find this contract beneficial as it aligns with the increasing demand for innovative computing solutions in the health sector. Suppliers equipped with expertise in genomics or computational support are especially well-placed to engage in future projects stemming from this partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHE/UKHSA - ICT - High Performance Computing Partnering

Notice Description

Partnering OCF Ltd for the expansion of UKHSA'a high performance computing array for use in genome sequencing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc1bd473-f09a-4c07-8246-271aee24aef1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f947b57e-6ef5-4018-bc38-8249dfd6e214
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,748,712 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,748,712 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2021 - 11 Oct 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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