--- title: "PURCON893 BMI IMAGE DATA ANALYSIS, STORAGE AND ARCHIVING SOLUTION" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41ae30a9-09c4-448b-a97f-01fd4539cbf4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41ae30a9-09c4-448b-a97f-01fd4539cbf4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41ae30a9-09c4-448b-a97f-01fd4539cbf4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41ae30a9-09c4-448b-a97f-01fd4539cbf4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA" published: "2020-06-05" --- # PURCON893 BMI IMAGE DATA ANALYSIS, STORAGE AND ARCHIVING SOLUTION Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41ae30a9-09c4-448b-a97f-01fd4539cbf4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41ae30a9-09c4-448b-a97f-01fd4539cbf4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41ae30a9-09c4-448b-a97f-01fd4539cbf4.json) ## Summary The University of East Anglia is initiating a tender for the "PURCON893 BMI IMAGE DATA ANALYSIS, STORAGE AND ARCHIVING SOLUTION" project, aimed at providing a comprehensive data analysis and storage platform for a microscopy core facility. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to servers, and is based in Norwich, East of England. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 19th June 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 31st July 2020 and run until 30th July 2023. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for companies with expertise in high-performance computing solutions, data storage, and image processing technologies. Providers that specialise in systems capable of managing large data sets, particularly in scientific and research environments, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in this tender should familiarise themselves with the electronic tendering system, In-Tend, which the University uses for document exchanges and communications. ## Notice Tender for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and provide training with respect to the following equipment: A data analysis and storage platform capable of receiving, storing and processing the data in a microscopy core facility containing seven multi-user microscopes and four off-line analysis workstations (all connected via a 10 GB/s network). It should be able to cope with the challenging data rates of modern fluorescence microscopes, including a fast-scanning confocal with super resolution capabilities (Zeiss LSM980 with Airyscan 2) and two widefield, live-cell imaging systems with fast, sCMOS cameras. The system should provide fast (and safe) data transfer within the limits of the existing network infrastructure; fast data storage; enable efficient image processing and visualization (with third-party software packages); allow simple project and user administration; have a secure remote login for safe data access in national or international research collaborations, and operate under a Windows user interface that requires only minimal IT knowledge. The system should have a single or multiple CPUs with at least 36 cores and a minimum of 512 GB RAM, a high-end graphics card (>=16 GB VRAM), a 10 GB network module, and a storage capacity of 80 TB or more. The machine should have proven capability to run a variety of commercial and open-source imaging software; e.g., Huygens Pro, Imaris, Arivis Vison 4D, Aivia, Fiji/ImageJ, Ilastik, and OMERO. Additional information: N.B. The contract is being administered through In-tend our electronic tendering system. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14bbf32-b62c-4009-9bad-89cf8dd6580e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2020 - 30 Jul 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR14 7JT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | South Norfolk | | Electoral ward | Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | | Westminster constituency | South Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48820000 - Servers ## Release History - 5 Jun 2020 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14bbf32-b62c-4009-9bad-89cf8dd6580e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14bbf32-b62c-4009-9bad-89cf8dd6580e 5th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home - https://www.uea.ac.uk/biological-sciences/research/facilities/henry-wellcome-lab ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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