Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5b-30d2-71df-910f-b365c6e654bf/uk-sbs-ddat19214-ukri-firmware-development-for-the-dune-data-acquisition-system awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK SBS DDaT19214 UKRI Firmware development for the DUNE Data Acquisition System [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £65,000 Published 13 Nov 2019 Deadline Closed 27 Nov 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 27th November 2019 at 14:00 PM. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. ### Brief Description of Requirement The DUNE experiment ([dunescience.org](http://www.dunescience.org/)) needs to store all the data from the detector (rather than a triggered sub-set) if a potential Super Nova is detected. It is anticipated that this will be done by writing to Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) attached storage ([nvmexpress.org](https://nvmexpress.org/)). Approximately 300 devices will be written to in parallel for each 10kTonne detector module, with a total bandwidth of approximately 540 GBytes/s. This tender is for the design, development and production of a suitable Very High-Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language (VHDL) field-programmable gate array (FPGA) firmware and any necessary software for Xilinx 7 series Ultrascale or Ultrascale Plus FPGAs to implement this in an open VHDL source code form suitable for the project to use and develop further as wanted. The contract shall cover a six (6) month period and the deliverables as outlined in the specification must be delivered within that period commencing on the date the contract is awarded. The estimated value of the opportunity is £65,000.00 excluding VAT. A brief summary of the requirement has been provided above, please ensure you review the Invitation to Quote document for full details of this requirement. All corresponding documents can be found within Stage One:Overview Section on the Delta eSourcing Portal. ### How to Apply This procurement will be managed electronically via the Delta eSourcing Portal. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at [uksbs.delta-esourcing.com](https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/) by following the link 'Register'. The Access Code for this procurement is KV6S4GS856. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Delta eSourcing Portal. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at [uksbs.delta-esourcing.com](https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/) by following the link 'Register'. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: - not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and - to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. The sourcing documents can be accessed at: [uksbs.delta-esourcing.com](https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/) Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9f96c0d0-f395-4f68-abc9-597cbc6d133e) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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