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PHW-STA-2324-063 - CLIMB Server Hosting

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES

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23 Jul 2025 at 08:20

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04 Mar 2024 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Wales has concluded a procurement process titled "PHW-STA-2324-063 - CLIMB Server Hosting" in the domain of data network support services. This initiative falls under the services category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically impacting regions such as Wales and the South-West of England. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract awarded to Cardiff University, signed on 27th February 2024. The procurement method used was limited, executed without a prior publication of a call for competition, as the service was deemed essential for the routine delivery of pathogen genomics services through CLIMB servers.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in data network and server maintenance services. Companies that can provide robust server hosting, maintenance, and parts replacement are well-suited to gain from such procurement contracts, especially those that can operate effectively within government frameworks and in collaboration with higher education institutions. The awarded contract to a large institution like Cardiff University highlights prospects for partnerships with academia, making it ideal for businesses adept at providing high-level, specialised technical services to the public sector.

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Notice Title

PHW-STA-2324-063 - CLIMB Server Hosting

Notice Description

When Pathogen Genomics was first introduced the only viable option was using the 'CLIMB' servers, which were paid for by Welsh Government, and hosted by Cardiff University. PHW access these servers to deliver an essential functionality for routine service delivery. PHW pay for access which includes maintenance of the hardware and replacement of parts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

When Pathogen Genomics was first introduced the only viable option was using the 'CLIMB' servers, which were paid for by Welsh Government, and hosted by Cardiff University. PHW access these servers to deliver an essential functionality for routine service delivery. PHW pay for access which includes maintenance of the hardware and replacement of parts.

Procurement Information

When Pathogen Genomics was first introduced the only viable option was using the 'CLIMB' servers, which were paid for by Welsh Government, and hosted by Cardiff University. PHW access these servers to deliver an essential functionality for routine service delivery. PHW pay for access which includes maintenance of the hardware and replacement of parts. The CLIMB servers are essential for the routine service delivery of Mycobacterial identification, resistance profiling of M.tuberculosis and cluster analysis for outbreak control and management. The service is provided for both Wales and the South-West of England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04452b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042228-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alexandra.woodward@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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