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title: "HPC Blue Cryo"
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# HPC Blue Cryo

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4d0aa82-e3d9-439c-8a0c-0f35f1d61cc5

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is currently conducting a public procurement process titled "HPC Blue Cryo," which focuses on the supply of high-performance computing (HPC) services. Classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development, this tender is active and located in Bristol, South West England. The procurement is at the tender stage, with documents published on 14th December 2017. Interested bidders should note that the tender period concludes at 23:59 on 26th January 2018, with the contract anticipated to start on 23rd February 2018 and run until 27th December 2018. The total estimated contract value is £290,000, and the procurement method follows an open procedure, inviting a wide range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services, software development, and support. Companies with expertise in high-performance computing and related technologies will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in this process could not only lead to securing a substantial contract but also foster long-term partnerships with a reputable educational institution, expanding their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Supply of HPC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eddee0a7-4416-4ea3-8b57-ba1f7925d285 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2018 - 27 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS2 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2017 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eddee0a7-4416-4ea3-8b57-ba1f7925d285

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eddee0a7-4416-4ea3-8b57-ba1f7925d285
  14th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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