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UK SBS CR18104 - Impact of EPSRC's investment in high performance computing infrastructure

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 20/08/2018 at 11:00am. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) wishes to commission a study to explore the impact of its investments in 'High Performance Computing' (HPC) infrastructure funded over the last 10 years. It also wants to benchmark these investments with other UK HPC investments and those of France, Germany and other selected EU countries (the selection will be discussed with the successful bidder at the inception meeting) so as to have a comprehensive understanding of the HPC landscape in which these investments operate Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.

Contact:

Research@uksbs.co.uk
Polaris House
SWINDON
SN21FF
England
01793 867005
www.uksbs.co.uk

Contract value: 50000

Published: 25 Jul 2018, Receipt by: 20 Aug 2018