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PHW-STA-2324-063 - CLIMB Server Hosting

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Wales led the procurement process titled "PHW-STA-2324-063 - CLIMB Server Hosting," focusing on the health industry category with a specific location in Cardiff, UK. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to Cardiff University, which provides the necessary hosting services for the CLIMB servers as a critical component in pathogen genomics. The procurement process was classified under services, utilising a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value amounts to GBP 148,000, with the contract being signed on 27th February 2024.

This procurement tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and server hosting, particularly those experienced in the healthcare sector. Companies able to meet high service reliability and support requirements may find such contracts beneficial for growth, as they entail ongoing server maintenance and replacement services. Large-scale businesses, such as those capable of handling significant IT and genomics data processing, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders, given their need to comply with the stringent requirements set by public health entities like Public Health Wales.

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Notice Title

PHW-STA-2324-063 - CLIMB Server Hosting

Notice Description

When Pathogen Genomics was first introduced the only viable option was using the 'CLIMB' servers, which were paid for by Welsh Government, and hosted by Cardiff University. PHW access these servers to deliver an essential functionality for routine service delivery. PHW pay for access which includes maintenance of the hardware and replacement of parts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

When Pathogen Genomics was first introduced the only viable option was using the 'CLIMB' servers, which were paid for by Welsh Government, and hosted by Cardiff University. PHW access these servers to deliver an essential functionality for routine service delivery. PHW pay for access which includes maintenance of the hardware and replacement of parts.

Procurement Information

When Pathogen Genomics was first introduced the only viable option was using the 'CLIMB' servers, which were paid for by Welsh Government, and hosted by Cardiff University. PHW access these servers to deliver an essential functionality for routine service delivery. PHW pay for access which includes maintenance of the hardware and replacement of parts. The CLIMB servers are essential for the routine service delivery of Mycobacterial identification, resistance profiling of M.tuberculosis and cluster analysis for outbreak control and management. The service is provided for both Wales and the South-West of England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-139602
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139602
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

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


CPV Codes

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH WALES
Additional Buyers

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alexandra.woodward@wales.nhs.uk, rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
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
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR469261
    PHW-STA-2324-063 - CLIMB Server Hosting - When Pathogen Genomics was first introduced the only viable option was using the 'CLIMB' servers, which were paid for by Welsh Government, and hosted by Cardiff University. PHW access these servers to deliver an essential functionality for routine service delivery. PHW pay for access which includes maintenance of the hardware and replacement of parts.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL527492
    PHW-STA-2324-063 - CLIMB Server Hosting - When Pathogen Genomics was first introduced the only viable option was using the 'CLIMB' servers, which were paid for by Welsh Government, and hosted by Cardiff University. PHW access these servers to deliver an essential functionality for routine service delivery. PHW pay for access which includes maintenance of the hardware and replacement of parts.

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