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title: "RRIC Private Cloud Infrastructure Solution 2018"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# RRIC Private Cloud Infrastructure Solution 2018

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b56bda01-d625-40c6-abca-3f1abb767d54

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "RRIC Private Cloud Infrastructure Solution 2018" was conducted by the University of Derby, focusing on software packages and information systems. The tender reached its conclusion with an award date of 10 December 2018, having completed a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £285, involves the provision of a private cloud platform for high-performance computing to support the Rail Innovation Centre and potentially future research workloads. The contract is set to commence on 17 December 2018 and will run until 16 December 2021. The delivery address for the project is in Derby, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and cloud infrastructure solutions. Companies with experience in high-performance computing, data analytics, and scalable cloud systems would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. As the awarded contract underscores a commitment to innovative technology within the public sector, suppliers in these industries could explore collaborations or similar projects with public organisations to enhance their growth prospects.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the provision of a private cloud platform to host high performance computing (HPC) and data analytics requirements for the Rail Innovation Centre, as well as being expandable to support future research workloads.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d19db83-36c6-4038-9b97-0681c3caad6a |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2018 - 16 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £285 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2018 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d19db83-36c6-4038-9b97-0681c3caad6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d19db83-36c6-4038-9b97-0681c3caad6a
  11th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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