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DDaT22008 UKRI - BGS HPC Cluster

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Mar 2022 at 18:03

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DDaT22008 UKRI - BGS HPC Cluster" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a component of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), which operates within the geosciences sector. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone engagement session scheduled for 11am on 17th March 2022. Interested suppliers must submit their expression of interest by midday on 16th March 2022. The procurement focuses on high-performance computing (HPC) systems, essential for developing advanced geomagnetic models and fulfilling various key public tasks in geological research. The procurement process involves a market engagement notice aimed at gathering feedback on the technical specifications and potential supply chain options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment, installation services, and information technology solutions, particularly those with experience in high-performance computing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as their expertise in innovative technologies could greatly contribute to the success of the project. By actively participating in the pre-market supplier engagement session, interested businesses can demonstrate their capabilities, network with the buying organisation, and potentially secure future contracts in the growing field of geosciences and data processing.

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Notice Title

DDaT22008 UKRI - BGS HPC Cluster

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) consists of 9 Councils, including 7 research councils, Innovate UK and Research England. British Geological Survey (BGS) is a component body of Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). One of the growth areas in the Geosciences is modelling at ever increasing resolution, with the production of geomagnetic models as one example of this. High Performance Computing (HPC) allows rapid and timely computation of global magnetic field models, used for academic, public good and commercial purposes. BGS is at the forefront of development of these models, which require millions of data points solving for thousands of parameters and could not be calculated without a HPC. BGS also uses HPC to deliver an increasing number of its key public tasks. These range from hydrological modelling and seismic hazards to complex high-resolution 3D and 4D geological models. To fulfil these needs, BGS has operated an HPC for many years. The current cluster was bought in 2014. Due to the time since a HPC cluster was last sourced, BGS are conducting some market research to get feedback on their specification, and understand available technological options, pricing mechanisms and potential supply chain issues. A route to market has not yet been established. We're holding a pre-market supplier engagement session on Thursday 17th March 2022 at 11am for an hour. IMPORTANT To ensure participation, Expression of Interest emails must be received by ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk no later than midday (UK time) on Wednesday 16th March 2022. In the message subject field please state: "EoI DDaT22008 Pre-market engagement", and provide up to two names and email addresses of your attending representatives. A drafted specification and details to join the session will be issued. All attending suppliers must familiarise themselves with the spec in advance of the session as we are seeking expertise and feedback from the market. We will also be requesting input regarding pricing mechanisms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0b5cae-ce1a-4870-a7fc-eea81929236a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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 1FL
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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