--- title: "CR18151 Bibliometric study of publication from High Performance computing resources" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ccdce96e-24a7-4ed0-8f64-ffda23734a91" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ccdce96e-24a7-4ed0-8f64-ffda23734a91" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccdce96e-24a7-4ed0-8f64-ffda23734a91.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccdce96e-24a7-4ed0-8f64-ffda23734a91.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-10-29" --- # CR18151 Bibliometric study of publication from High Performance computing resources Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccdce96e-24a7-4ed0-8f64-ffda23734a91 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ccdce96e-24a7-4ed0-8f64-ffda23734a91) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccdce96e-24a7-4ed0-8f64-ffda23734a91.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has initiated a procurement process titled "CR18151 Bibliometric study of publication from High Performance computing resources" within the research and development consultancy services industry. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with bids due by 30th October 2018 at 14:00 (BST). The project aims to analyse publications resulting from the usage of Tier 1 and Tier 2 High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources. The contract will commence on 19th November 2018 and will run until 29th March 2019, with services expected to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy and data analysis, particularly those with experience in bibliometric studies and high-performance computing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they might be well-suited to leverage their agility and expertise in niche areas of research and collaboration. Interested businesses should ensure they register on the CCS eSourcing Portal and submit their proposals in accordance with the specified guidelines. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 05th November 2018 at 14:00 (BST) DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Aims and Objectives of the Project The key aim of the project is to get a detailed understanding from the publications arising from the use of Tier 1 ( HECTOR 2007-2014 and ARCHER 2013-ono) and Tier 2 HPC ( 5 regional centres funded in 2012 and 6 centres funded in 2016) about the nature of the research, in terms of subject areas, quality and collaboration. , The key questions for this study are: * Which areas of research have benefitted from the use of HPC (for example through an analysis of the range of disciplines/fields represented in the HPC publication set) * What is the quality of research enabled by the HPC (for example through and analysis of citation impact, and occurrence in top citation percentiles benchmarked against appropriate comparators) * To what extent is collaborative research being fostered through the use of the HPC facilities (including collaborations across academia-business, between disciplines, and with international partners)? 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About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2c516b-b03e-4a18-94c1-9c788c7f5a04 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## 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 - 29 Oct 2018 at 16:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2c516b-b03e-4a18-94c1-9c788c7f5a04 - 15 Oct 2018 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2c516b-b03e-4a18-94c1-9c788c7f5a04 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2c516b-b03e-4a18-94c1-9c788c7f5a04 29th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c7bf7e3-8acf-4e1c-be71-689a183467a7 Using CCS eSourcing for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/264ae812-5f58-48cc-8caa-8add5a1e7e78 CCS eSourcing Training Guide - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66b6f30f-570d-4a48-821c-ff9f2d9d73d5 CR18151 Invitation to quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f7d508b-c844-4bbc-b0d9-aadd9e25403c CR18151 Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c267560-9894-42bd-a875-1c91fe986a5e CR18151 Terms & Conditions - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e911ab28-6580-4d9a-8302-fb40a2e8c1be CR18151 Invitation to quote 1 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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