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title: "Framework call off - Big Data Procurement"
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# Framework call off - Big Data Procurement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6baacb64-3890-4f0f-b642-cd52ae46a2d0

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX has initiated a procurement process titled "Framework call off - Big Data Procurement". This project, falling under the information systems and servers category, aims to enhance the capacity of the existing Hadoop Big Data cluster and includes the addition of a GPU-based processing solution. Located in Colchester, England, this procurement is currently in the Award stage, having had its tender period end on 10th July 2017, with the contract commencing on 31st July 2017 and set to conclude on 31st July 2018. The total contract value is £424,042.21, using the procurement method classified as "Other".

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in big data solutions, server hardware, and IT infrastructure. Companies that provide advanced computing resources, especially those with capabilities in Hadoop systems and GPU technologies, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The successful supplier, Specialist Computer Centres (SCC), highlights the competitive nature of this sector, encouraging other firms to demonstrate their innovation and capability in fulfilling similar public sector needs.

## Notice

This is a framework call off under the SUPC Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement Ref: 2016/2. The Authority had a requirement to substantially increase the capacity of our existing Hadoop Big Data cluster and to add a stand-alone GPU based processing solution (The latter must consist of at least two servers).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa2bed4-ea2a-4008-ab64-9e71bfc08121 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £424,042 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £424,042 |
| 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 ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES (SCC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2017 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa2bed4-ea2a-4008-ab64-9e71bfc08121

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa2bed4-ea2a-4008-ab64-9e71bfc08121
  21st August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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