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title: "Cefas: Provision of storage for high performance computing"
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# Cefas: Provision of storage for high performance computing

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67d79594-00fc-4173-93a3-36b5ee0b553e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Cefas: Provision of storage for high performance computing" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on data storage services within the East of England, specifically in Lowestoft, with the postal code NR33 0HT. This contract, valued at £15,333, was awarded following a direct procurement method, classified as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, with the award date having been published on 27 August 2021 and the tender period ending on 26 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in data storage services and high-performance computing support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in providing such services are well-suited to compete for future contracts in this domain. Engaging with the Defra Network provides a pathway for business growth and collaboration with a prominent governmental authority, which could lead to further procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Provision for access to and storage for high performance computing, and related support services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd505cde-63ab-4eab-932c-758f1d3f6344 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,333 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd505cde-63ab-4eab-932c-758f1d3f6344

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd505cde-63ab-4eab-932c-758f1d3f6344
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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