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Provision of Hardware & Software for CoSTAR National Lab

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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28 Aug 2024 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has concluded a procurement process for the provision of hardware and software for the CoSTAR National Lab, spearheaded by Disguise Technologies Limited. Classified under the industry category of networking software packages, this procurement falls under the main category of 'goods.' The procurement method utilized was a limited procedure, specifically an award procedure without a prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical reasons. The contract, valued at £1,769,261, was signed on 29th July 2024, and the goods are to be delivered to London (UKI region). This award is part of an R&D effort that connects CoSTAR network labs at various prestigious institutions, with crucial funding support from AHRC/UKRI.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the tech and creative industries, especially those offering specialised networking hardware and software solutions. Given the strategic importance of the CoSTAR network in fostering innovative collaborations and data-sharing capabilities, companies adept in providing advanced technological solutions would find this an excellent growth opportunity. The limited procurement method indicating a technical necessity also emphasises the potential for other businesses to focus on creating niche, high-competence products to compete in future tenders of a similar nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware & Software for CoSTAR National Lab

Notice Description

The University is engaging Disguise to supply Disguise hardware and software and the Production Team to be used at the CoSTAR National Lab.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is engaging Disguise to supply Disguise hardware and software and the Production Team to be used at the CoSTAR National Lab.

Procurement Information

The contract with Disguise Technologies Limited for the provision of Disguise Hardware & Software to the CoSTAR National Lab and 3 x Network Labs is part of the CoSTAR Network's ability to perform collaborative R&D, connecting CoSTAR network sites in Pinewood Studios, Abertay University, Ulster University and University of York. The Disguise hardware and software provision is one of the core deliverables for the first 12 months of AHRC/UKRI funding. Without the ability to supply the Disguise hardware and software within scope, the funding of the CoSTAR National Lab could have been affected. The CoSTAR National Lab competition required bidders to provide commercial partners who would co-invest in the development of the lab, with a specific requirement to provide hardware and software as part of the competition. During an open call available to all universities and commercial creative industries, the University negotiated partnership with Disguise Technologies Limited as part of the bid. It is our view that if the University had not followed this approach the CoSTAR grant would have delayed, and deliverables put at risk. This partnership will allow CoSTAR R&D programme to collaborate and share data. The Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication has been utilised for the above reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049608
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027452-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,769,261 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1784276497

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISGUISE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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