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title: "UKRI DDaT20027 - Deployment of a Mirantis MCP test cluster with OpsCare support for the complete cluster"
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# UKRI DDaT20027 - Deployment of a Mirantis MCP test cluster with OpsCare support for the complete cluster

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5b49878-a332-4705-b0e2-453038b1ef59

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "UKRI DDaT20027 - Deployment of a Mirantis MCP test cluster with OpsCare support for the complete cluster" was undertaken by the UK Shared Business Services Limited. This initiative falls under the network infrastructure industry category, and the procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, indicating it was below the threshold for a competitive process. The tender period ended on 31 January 2020, with the contract commencing on 3 February 2020 and lasting until 5 April 2021. Services will be delivered to the UKRI-STFC at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, located in OX11 0QX, England, with an awarded contract value of £149,528.14.

This award offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and software services sectors, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure, technical support, and related consulting services. Companies capable of deploying cloud solutions and providing ongoing managed support would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on SMEs within the suitability criteria indicates an intention to encourage smaller enterprises to participate, enhancing their potential for growth through public contracts.

## Notice

This award is for the purchase of Support Services and Consulting to deploy 63 additional nodes to production cloud and the provision of OpsCare Managed Node Support for MCP OpenStack for 63 nodes over 12 months. A single tender action was undertaken for this process. The award will be to Mirantis Inc. The services will be delivered to the UKRI-STFC, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59226f5a-e4cd-4d57-ad16-4d1829cf38f6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 5 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,528 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,528 |
| 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 | MIRANTIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32425000 - Network operating system
- 32428000 - Network upgrade
- 48216000 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software package
- 48821000 - Network servers
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 72315000 - Data network management and support services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2020 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59226f5a-e4cd-4d57-ad16-4d1829cf38f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59226f5a-e4cd-4d57-ad16-4d1829cf38f6
  13th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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