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title: "CEFAS23-162 Contract for high performance computing facilities"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE (CEFAS)"
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# CEFAS23-162 Contract for high performance computing facilities

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE (CEFAS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-031176df-f446-4501-bb99-f9b816cd588b

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has awarded a contract for high performance computing facilities to UEA Consulting Limited. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The tender period ended on March 31, 2023, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024. The total contract value was £16,583 GBP. The contract opportunity falls under the 'Computer-related services' industry category.

This tender for high performance computing facilities by Cefas presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the computer-related services industry category. Businesses specialising in providing high-performance computing solutions can leverage this opportunity to grow their business. The contract awarded to UEA Consulting Limited signifies a completed procurement process which began with a direct procurement method.

## Notice

Provision of services for high performance computing usage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a8a8cb-7ae3-4da0-8b5d-cccbdd3f5ea0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,583 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE (CEFAS) |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UEA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2023 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a8a8cb-7ae3-4da0-8b5d-cccbdd3f5ea0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a8a8cb-7ae3-4da0-8b5d-cccbdd3f5ea0
  28th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b954c06-c446-411e-84c9-d08387d713e1
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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