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title: "Impact of EPSRC's Investment in High Performance Computing Infrastructure"
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# Impact of EPSRC's Investment in High Performance Computing Infrastructure

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9fcc0df-7fd9-4436-aa82-1ab11e4d677b

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Impact of EPSRC's Investment in High Performance Computing Infrastructure," is managed by the UK Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement, classified under research and development consultancy services, is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process has reached the award stage. The contract period commenced on 24 October 2018 and will run until 20 March 2019, with a total value of £64,656.25. The tender period officially closed on 3 October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and development consultancy. Companies that specialise in evaluating investments in high-performance computing or those with experience in conducting market and economic research will be well-suited to compete. As the project explores the impact of EPSRC’s investments over the past decade, firms capable of benchmarking and analysing HPC infrastructures across various countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, may find this a valuable opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

BIS Research & Evaluation Framework - Lot 5 The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) wishes to commission a study to explore the impact of its investments in 'High Performance Computing' (HPC) infrastructure funded primarily for academic research over the last 10 years. It also wants to benchmark these investments with other UK HPC investments and those made in France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands so as to have a comprehensive understanding of the HPC landscape in its investments operate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d59b516-1ca3-4d07-90eb-2c4749b031a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2018 - 20 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,656 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,656 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2018 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d59b516-1ca3-4d07-90eb-2c4749b031a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d59b516-1ca3-4d07-90eb-2c4749b031a6
  22nd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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