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UKRI-3988 - EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 1 - Archer 2 evaluation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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30 Jan 2025 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has commissioned a study through their Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to evaluate the impact and success of the ARCHER 2 supercomputer over its intended five-year lifetime. The procurement falls under the industry category of Technical Analysis or Consultancy Services and pertains to the services sector. The contract was awarded on 7 January 2025, and the primary location for the delivery of services is in London. This contract was conducted through a limited procurement method under the RM6126 framework. The award process has been completed, with London Economics Ltd named as the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical analysis and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in evaluating advanced computing systems. Companies in the technology and research fields could benefit greatly from engaging in such high-profile projects, which could enhance their portfolios and open doors to future collaborations with prominent research institutions like UKRI. Large-scale enterprises with a vested interest in technological advancements and research impacts would be ideally suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3988 - EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 1 - Archer 2 evaluation

Notice Description

the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) wishes to commission a study to demonstrate the impact and success of the ARCHER 2 supercomputer over its five-year intended lifetime since its launch in 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) wishes to commission a study to demonstrate the impact and success of the ARCHER 2 supercomputer over its five-year intended lifetime since its launch in 2021. Additional information: Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: Procurement contract (transparency) data - UKRI

Procurement Information

Awarded via RM6126

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d751
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003088-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,279 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793298902

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON ECONOMICS

Further Information

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