--- title: "JASMIN Cluster-as-a-Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-420b7455-f6df-4cd9-8ce2-28d5f9cb5566" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-420b7455-f6df-4cd9-8ce2-28d5f9cb5566" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-420b7455-f6df-4cd9-8ce2-28d5f9cb5566.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-420b7455-f6df-4cd9-8ce2-28d5f9cb5566.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-11-20" --- # JASMIN Cluster-as-a-Service Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-420b7455-f6df-4cd9-8ce2-28d5f9cb5566 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-420b7455-f6df-4cd9-8ce2-28d5f9cb5566) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-420b7455-f6df-4cd9-8ce2-28d5f9cb5566.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently overseeing the tender process for the "JASMIN Cluster-as-a-Service" project, which falls under the software package and information systems category. Positioned in the South East of England, the procurement is at the tender stage, with bids due by 4th December 2018 at 11:00. This open procedure aims to enhance the existing JASMIN infrastructure, particularly in cloud service capabilities, through the development of systems enabling the deployment of Slurm and Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments. The contract period is expected to commence on 21st December 2018 and run until 21st June 2019. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud computing, particularly those experienced in developing scalable software systems and managing cloud clusters. Companies with expertise in Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Virtual Research Environments (VREs) would find a well-suited market in this procurement. Engaging in this tender can help firms expand their presence in public sector contracts, leveraging their technological capabilities to meet the needs of the JASMIN community and contribute to significant advancements in cloud-based research infrastructure. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 4th December 2018 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The current Phase 5 development of the JASMIN infrastructure currently underway will see significant expansion to the cloud service. JASMIN provides a community cloud for users, groups and institutions within the NERC community and for external collaborators from industry and the international research community. Through the Phase 5 work, a requirement has arisen to support the development of a Cluster-as-a-Service (CaaS) concept. The goal of CaaS is to enhance the JASMIN's cloud capabilities over and above the existing baseline IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service) to provide cluster computing resources. This requires the development of pre-configured software infrastructure and tools to enable users and software developers to provision batch computing systems and create Virtual Research Environments (VREs). There are two specific required outputs: 1) a system to enable cloud users to deploy a Slurm cluster in a cloud tenancy 2) a system to enable cloud users to deploy a Kubernetes cluster into a cloud tenancy Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f3d934-2fca-4193-a2c4-fa6f2e319967 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Dec 2018 - 21 Jun 2019 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 20 Nov 2018 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f3d934-2fca-4193-a2c4-fa6f2e319967 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f3d934-2fca-4193-a2c4-fa6f2e319967 20th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34fd1fef-4568-41d4-997c-cd25436f10e3 IT18239 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfa67b8c-45e0-4643-9c6e-48da2e95ca3b IT18239 ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fbe7c97-f4b6-44a5-8ad1-30d539819654 IT18239 Lot 1 Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/080bcb39-1955-4995-bcdb-5bc0ddbd82be IT18239 Lot 2 Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/876bcfdf-014a-4bab-a58e-74ed2b469752 S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6e73a8c-ab8c-4474-81e9-025fe28ab92d Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5b724f6-3fef-4d60-9354-9c13e06f6280 Bidder Training ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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