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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4145 BGS Supercomputing License"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4145 BGS Supercomputing License

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fb31abc-b26d-4a38-be87-491de9334f23

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for securing a Supercomputing License aimed at debugging and optimisation. This procurement, titled "UKRI-4145 BGS Supercomputing License," falls under the industry category of License Management Software (CPV: 48218000). The contract pertains to services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process has transitioned to the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 24 July 2024 and concluding on 24 July 2027. The total contract value is £29,782, and the procurement method followed was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, adhering to regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in license management software, particularly those with the capability to deliver complex computational solutions for scientific research institutions. Linaro Ltd, an SME based in Cambridge, has been identified as the awarded supplier. Businesses experienced in supercomputing and software optimisation, especially those targeting public sector contracts, can find opportunities for collaboration, subcontracting, or future direct tendering opportunities through UKRI and similar organisations. Participation in such tenders provides a pathway for SMEs to showcase their technical prowess and gain prominence in the public procurement market.

## Notice

Supercomputing License for debugging and optimisation. Additional information: The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4891f26c-f7b5-4dfb-a5da-412e0a674d39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2024 - 24 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,782 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,782 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4891f26c-f7b5-4dfb-a5da-412e0a674d39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4891f26c-f7b5-4dfb-a5da-412e0a674d39
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=879783174
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Provenance

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