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Scientific OpenStack Infrastructure Enhancements

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the development of bespoke software assets under the title "Scientific OpenStack Infrastructure Enhancements". This procurement falls under the services category and has reached the award stage. The deadline for this tender was on 31st August 2023. The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, conducted this limited procurement using an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract, won by StackHPC Ltd, offers growth opportunities for businesses in the education industry seeking to enhance software assets. The tender specifically caters to organisations with technical capabilities in developing and maintaining software products. Businesses with expertise in bespoke software development and enhancements are well-suited to compete in this tendering process lead by the University of Edinburgh. The procurement method rationale specifies that StackHPC is the sole developer and maintainer of the software product, thus providing a niche opportunity for tailored software service providers.

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Notice Title

Scientific OpenStack Infrastructure Enhancements

Notice Description

Development of bespoke software assets

Lot Information

Lot 1

Development of bespoke software assets. The software assets are an enhancement to an existing software product, called Scientific OpenStack, which is developed by a company called StackHPC. StackHPC is the sole developer and maintainer of Scientific OpenStack and, as such, are the only company able to complete the work.

Procurement Information

The software assets are an enhancement to an existing software product, called Scientific OpenStack, which is developed by a company called StackHPC. StackHPC is the sole developer and maintainer of Scientific OpenStack and, as such, are the only company able to complete the work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000757148
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498135
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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
£68,179 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Andy Oughton
Contact Email
aoughton@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STACKHPC

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