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title: "Software package to provide job scheduling capability for computers."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17829360-1958-41ed-9106-8f095e65c780"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2025-03-17"
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# Software package to provide job scheduling capability for computers.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17829360-1958-41ed-9106-8f095e65c780

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for a software package to provide job scheduling capability for computers, specifically the Slurm Workload Manager. This procurement falls under the database-management system category, with additional relevance to electronic data management. The tender used a selective procurement method, through a call-off from a pre-established framework agreement, and covers the period from 5th March 2025 to 4th March 2026. The main location for the delivery is Norwich, with the postal code NR4 7TJ. The procurement was in the award stage as of 17th March 2025, with the contract awarded to Academia Limited on 21st February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software development and IT services, especially those specialising in database and electronic data management systems. SMEs are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, given the procurement's emphasis on small and medium enterprises. The involvement of a reputable institution like the University of East Anglia increases the visibility and potential for long-term collaboration, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses to establish and grow their presence in the education and research sector.

## Notice

The Slurm Workload Manager software package provides job scheduling capability for computers. Slurm Support - entry level (covering 256 nodes + GPUs). Call-off frame SUPC SLRA Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b788c6e6-da6e-4b04-8a40-c8a43997d8c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48612000 - Database-management system
- 48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b788c6e6-da6e-4b04-8a40-c8a43997d8c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b788c6e6-da6e-4b04-8a40-c8a43997d8c8
  17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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