Tender

Software and Computing Engineering Services

DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD

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Tender

11 Jul 2023 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Software and Computing Engineering Services" has been initiated by Diamond Light Source Ltd, a body governed by public law located at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and Internet support. The tender is at the planning stage and is open for submission until 10th August 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the main procurement method details provided. The award period begins on the same day as the submission deadline.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in software development, systems administration, and cloud systems engineering to secure contracts for developing software and services for Diamond Light Source Ltd. Businesses with skilled staff, recent relevant experience, resource availability, and competitive hourly rates are well-suited to compete effectively. The tender allows for a maximum contract period of 1080 days, with a possible extension after agreement by both parties. Successful tenderers will enter into a standstill period before the contract is awarded, providing opportunities for unsuccessful bidders to challenge the decision if necessary.

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Notice Title

Software and Computing Engineering Services

Notice Description

DLS aims to create a call-off framework containing multiple organisations for the supply of suitably qualified and experienced people to undertake and support the development of software and support of computer systems. Although not an exhaustive list of activities, resources secured through this framework will be utilised to take forward the development of distributed control systems, data acquisition systems, data handling and information management systems, systems' administration and cloud systems engineering/devops. In general, this work will involve development of software and services within the established development frameworks, languages, software stacks and toolchains used for the development and deployment of software and services at DLS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DLS aims to create a call-off framework containing multiple organisations for the supply of suitably qualified and experienced people to undertake and support the development of software and support of computer systems. Although not an exhaustive list of activities, resources secured through this framework will be utilised to take forward the development of distributed control systems, data acquisition systems, data handling and information management systems, systems' administration and cloud systems engineering/devops. In general, this work will involve development of software and services within the established development frameworks, languages, software stacks and toolchains used for the development and deployment of software and services at DLS.

Renewal: This period may be extended for a further year under the existing terms and conditions if agreed by both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e0a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019789-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DE
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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