---
title: "M&S for bespoke cloud computing infrastructure software"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-125170"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-125170.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-09-29"
---

# M&S for bespoke cloud computing infrastructure software

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-125170

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## Summary

The Cardiff University has recently awarded a contract for M&S for bespoke cloud computing infrastructure software to Ocf Limited. The procurement process involved the renewal of bespoke StackHPC deployment of OpenStack tools and maintenance for a high-performance data analytics platform. The contract, valued at £35,000 GBP, was signed on August 1, 2022. The process was conducted under the services category with additional classification for software support services.

This procurement at Cardiff University creates opportunities for businesses specializing in software support services to engage in delivering cloud computing infrastructure software solutions. Companies well-versed in providing maintenance and support for high-performance data analytics platforms would be well-suited to compete. The contract details and key dates can be found on Cardiff University's procurement page for interested businesses looking to grow their presence in this industry sector.

## Notice

This procurement process was for the following:Renewal of bespoke StackHPC deployment of OpenStack tools and maintenance and support for Sparrow high-performance data analytics platform for Supercomputing Wales (SCW) at Cardiff University.We utilised G-Cloud 12.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125170 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2022 at 13:25 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125170

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- http://www.ocf.co.uk

## Provenance

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