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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1411 HNCDI SuperComputing Centre - Enabling Works CWAS-185-2021"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1411 HNCDI SuperComputing Centre - Enabling Works CWAS-185-2021

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca164839-9304-45cc-bbb3-75e7323ce646

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-1411 HNCDI SuperComputing Centre - Enabling Works CWAS-185-2021" project, which pertains to substantial construction work in the North West of England. The contract, valued at £762,063, involved enabling works for a new high-performance computing facility. The tender period closed on 21 January 2022, with the contract period running from 24 January 2022 to 20 June 2022. This procurement was carried out via a mini-competition through the CCS Construction Works and Associated Services framework.

This contract presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those with expertise in site preparation and civil engineering works. Businesses capable of handling substantial mechanical and electrical requirements would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Engaging with projects related to digital innovation, such as the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation, can also foster growth for companies looking to expand their portfolio in technologically advanced construction projects.

## Notice

UKRI-1411 HNCDI SuperComputing Centre - Enabling Works CWAS-185-2021 Contract for the completion of enabling works for a new building with substantial M&E requirements on land previously used for agriculture. The works require the site to be appropriately prepared for construction of a High Performance computing facility, the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation. This contract was competitively tendered (mini-competition) through the CCS Construction Works and Associated Services (RM6088) framework - Lot 1.2.1: Civil Engineering Works & Minor Associated Building Works & Servs-North England. Additional information: The Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation is a new collaborative programme with IBM which will enable businesses to acquire the skills, knowledge and technical capability required to adopt digital technologies like supercomputing, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. Further information about the Hartree Centre can be found here. https://www.hartree.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/Hartree-National-Centre-for-Digital-Innovation-(HNCDI).aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ced8f32-2a06-4072-8267-d852348ccd33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 20 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £762,063 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £762,063 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERIC WRIGHT CIVIL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45100000 - Site preparation work

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ced8f32-2a06-4072-8267-d852348ccd33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ced8f32-2a06-4072-8267-d852348ccd33
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=662604288
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hartree.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/Hartree-National-Centre-for-Digital-Innovation-(HNCDI).aspx

## Provenance

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