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An Infrastructure Delivery Partner For A Nuclear Waste Management Data Platform (VEAT)

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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15 Oct 2024 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (NNL) has completed a procurement process to select an infrastructure delivery partner for a Nuclear Waste Management Data Platform, specifically under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Regulation 32.2.b.ii. The selected contractor, Green Cube Infosystems Ltd, will be responsible for building and deploying a secure Kubernetes environment using Bicep and incorporating various Azure services necessitating stringent data management and control. The contract, valued at £250,000, was signed on 15th October 2024. This contract, classified under IT services, involves work to be carried out in the UK and is part of a limited procurement procedure.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those proficient in secure infrastructure deployment and data management in nuclear waste management settings. SMEs with advanced technical capabilities in configuring and managing Azure services, Kubernetes environments, and IoT edge deployments on-premises will find this contract especially suited to their strengths. The absence of competition, owing to the technical complexities and stringent requirements, further underscores the need for firms with specialised expertise, making it a lucrative venture for suitably qualified businesses.

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Notice Title

An Infrastructure Delivery Partner For A Nuclear Waste Management Data Platform (VEAT)

Notice Description

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition to a single supplier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A supplier is required to build and deploy a secure Kubernetes environment using Bicep that meets strict security standards. A number of Azure services need incorporated security with strict data management and control. Also IoT edge need to be deployed and configured onprem with strict network management.

Procurement Information

A market consultation with the supply chain was undertaken to assess technical capabilities to design and deploy an infrastructure software solution. Further engagement resulted in only one supplier being able to demonstrate suitable capability together with a proven track record of completing similar work scope. Also full compliance to the mandated contractual terms, safety, security and resilience requirements. Therefore, this contract will be awarded through the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015 under regulation 32. 2.b.ii. to award a contract to a single supplier where competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ac53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033206-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Ruth Oladele-Coker
Contact Email
ruth.oladele-coker@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
+44 1925933805

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN CUBE INFOSYSTEMS

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