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title: "DDaT22008 UKRI - BGS HPC Cluster"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2022-03-03"
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# DDaT22008 UKRI - BGS HPC Cluster

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaf40012-c98e-40ad-afa0-d61e330dda80

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DDaT22008 UKRI - BGS HPC Cluster" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a component of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), which operates within the geosciences sector. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone engagement session scheduled for 11am on 17th March 2022. Interested suppliers must submit their expression of interest by midday on 16th March 2022. The procurement focuses on high-performance computing (HPC) systems, essential for developing advanced geomagnetic models and fulfilling various key public tasks in geological research. The procurement process involves a market engagement notice aimed at gathering feedback on the technical specifications and potential supply chain options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment, installation services, and information technology solutions, particularly those with experience in high-performance computing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as their expertise in innovative technologies could greatly contribute to the success of the project. By actively participating in the pre-market supplier engagement session, interested businesses can demonstrate their capabilities, network with the buying organisation, and potentially secure future contracts in the growing field of geosciences and data processing.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) consists of 9 Councils, including 7 research councils, Innovate UK and Research England. British Geological Survey (BGS) is a component body of Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). One of the growth areas in the Geosciences is modelling at ever increasing resolution, with the production of geomagnetic models as one example of this. High Performance Computing (HPC) allows rapid and timely computation of global magnetic field models, used for academic, public good and commercial purposes. BGS is at the forefront of development of these models, which require millions of data points solving for thousands of parameters and could not be calculated without a HPC. BGS also uses HPC to deliver an increasing number of its key public tasks. These range from hydrological modelling and seismic hazards to complex high-resolution 3D and 4D geological models. To fulfil these needs, BGS has operated an HPC for many years. The current cluster was bought in 2014. Due to the time since a HPC cluster was last sourced, BGS are conducting some market research to get feedback on their specification, and understand available technological options, pricing mechanisms and potential supply chain issues. A route to market has not yet been established. We're holding a pre-market supplier engagement session on Thursday 17th March 2022 at 11am for an hour. IMPORTANT To ensure participation, Expression of Interest emails must be received by ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk no later than midday (UK time) on Wednesday 16th March 2022. In the message subject field please state: "EoI DDaT22008 Pre-market engagement", and provide up to two names and email addresses of your attending representatives. A drafted specification and details to join the session will be issued. All attending suppliers must familiarise themselves with the spec in advance of the session as we are seeking expertise and feedback from the market. We will also be requesting input regarding pricing mechanisms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0b5cae-ce1a-4870-a7fc-eea81929236a |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2022 at 18:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0b5cae-ce1a-4870-a7fc-eea81929236a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0b5cae-ce1a-4870-a7fc-eea81929236a
  3rd March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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