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M&S for bespoke cloud computing infrastructure software

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff University has recently awarded a contract for M&S for bespoke cloud computing infrastructure software to Ocf Limited. The procurement process involved the renewal of bespoke StackHPC deployment of OpenStack tools and maintenance for a high-performance data analytics platform. The contract, valued at £35,000 GBP, was signed on August 1, 2022. The process was conducted under the services category with additional classification for software support services.

This procurement at Cardiff University creates opportunities for businesses specializing in software support services to engage in delivering cloud computing infrastructure software solutions. Companies well-versed in providing maintenance and support for high-performance data analytics platforms would be well-suited to compete. The contract details and key dates can be found on Cardiff University's procurement page for interested businesses looking to grow their presence in this industry sector.

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Notice Title

M&S for bespoke cloud computing infrastructure software

Notice Description

This procurement process was for the following:Renewal of bespoke StackHPC deployment of OpenStack tools and maintenance and support for Sparrow high-performance data analytics platform for Supercomputing Wales (SCW) at Cardiff University.We utilised G-Cloud 12.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-125170
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125170
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Georgia Davies
Contact Email
daviesg74@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

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