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CEFAS26-36 Continued Access to UEA High Performance Computing Facilities

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CEFAS26-36 Continued Access to UEA High Performance Computing Facilities" has been concluded by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government authority based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. This contract was awarded to provide access to high-performance computing facilities at the University of East Anglia for the fiscal year 2025/26, supporting computational workloads and archival storage. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the tender has reached the award stage. Key dates include the contracting period from 29th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the contract being signed on 26th September 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, Internet services, and computational support. The contract, valued at approximately £36,190.5, provides a platform for collaborative growth with CEFAS and the chance to showcase expertise in handling complex computational tasks and data management capabilities. Companies that offer robust IT infrastructure and support, as well as those with a track record in scientific research applications, would find this project aligned with their strengths and strategic objectives. This procurement reflects a strategic partnership between public authorities and large-scale academic institutions, emphasising the importance of technical reliability and performance in government-funded scientific endeavours.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-36 Continued Access to UEA High Performance Computing Facilities

Notice Description

Provision of access to the High Performance Computing (HPC) facilities at the University of East Anglia for the financial year 2025/26. The service includes two core elements: Access to HPC computing nodes, enabling Cefas users to run high-intensity computational workloads, supported by the provider's technical team to ensure system availability, user support, and operational performance; and Archival storage provision delivered through the AFM storage system, fully integrated with and accessible from the HPC cluster to support long-term data retention, analysis workflows, and research data management. The supplier will maintain reliable access to both compute resources and AFM-based archival storage throughout the contract period, ensuring continuity for Cefas modelling, analysis, and scientific research activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024281-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

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
£36,190 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

Further Information

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