---
title: "UKRI-3988 - EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 1 - Archer 2 evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d751"
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published: "2025-01-30"
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# UKRI-3988 - EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 1 - Archer 2 evaluation

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d751

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has commissioned a study through their Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to evaluate the impact and success of the ARCHER 2 supercomputer over its intended five-year lifetime. The procurement falls under the industry category of Technical Analysis or Consultancy Services and pertains to the services sector. The contract was awarded on 7 January 2025, and the primary location for the delivery of services is in London. This contract was conducted through a limited procurement method under the RM6126 framework. The award process has been completed, with London Economics Ltd named as the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical analysis and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in evaluating advanced computing systems. Companies in the technology and research fields could benefit greatly from engaging in such high-profile projects, which could enhance their portfolios and open doors to future collaborations with prominent research institutions like UKRI. Large-scale enterprises with a vested interest in technological advancements and research impacts would be ideally suited to compete in similar tenders.

## Notice

the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) wishes to commission a study to demonstrate the impact and success of the ARCHER 2 supercomputer over its five-year intended lifetime since its launch in 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) wishes to commission a study to demonstrate the impact and success of the ARCHER 2 supercomputer over its five-year intended lifetime since its launch in 2021. Additional information: Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: Procurement contract (transparency) data - UKRI

### Procurement Information

Awarded via RM6126

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003088-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £135,279 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003088-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.UKRI.ORG
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=921144041
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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