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title: "UK SBS IT18137 UKRI- STFC ESS Data Reduction and Instrument Control Developer"
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# UK SBS IT18137 UKRI- STFC ESS Data Reduction and Instrument Control Developer

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e168396b-fdf8-45a5-a907-085cf3d2227c

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a tender titled "UK SBS IT18137 UKRI- STFC ESS Data Reduction and Instrument Control Developer," led by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This initiative falls under the IT services sector, specifically related to consulting and software development, and is based in the South West of England. The procurement method employed was selective, with the tender period concluding on 12 July 2018. The contract awarded for this project amounts to £419,316 and spans from 13 July 2018 until 12 July 2020.

This opportunity could foster significant business growth, particularly for firms specialising in high-performance scientific software development and data streaming solutions. Companies with expertise in IT services, especially those focusing on scientific applications, would be well-placed to compete for similar tenders under the CCS Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 Framework. Smaller enterprises may also find suitable opportunities given the encouragement of SME participation in this procurement process.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation- STFC had a requirement for a developer for the ISIS Neutron and Muon Facility in delivering data streaming software for the European Spallation Source as part of the UKs in-kind contribution. The developer will be responsible for developing high performance scientific data reduction software for ESS and ISIS as part of the international team developing software for ESS. This was a lead developer role for the project and includes some aspects of work and project management This requirement was procured via the CCS Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbbefdb3-1162-4f65-bc23-17ebc5929e05 |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2018 - 12 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £419,316 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £419,316 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2018 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbbefdb3-1162-4f65-bc23-17ebc5929e05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbbefdb3-1162-4f65-bc23-17ebc5929e05
  6th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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