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OCF LIMITED

OCF HPC in the Cloud Implementation and Support Services

The design, deployment and (optional) management of a HPC service in a Public Cloud

Features

  • Solution Design & Scoping
  • Implementation of a HPC Cluster Service in AWS
  • Installation of end user applications
  • Consolidated Billing
  • Support
  • Managed Services
  • Training & Handover Services
  • Documentation

Benefits

  • Save implementation time of HPC in the cloud solutions
  • Consolidated monthly billing for whole service
  • Fully supported solutions
  • (Optional) On-going services - patching, application updates etc
  • No need for an on-premise HPC facility
  • Reduced CAPEX costs
  • Test new technologies in the Cloud
  • Spin-up compute instances prior to on-premise cluster delivery
  • Scale your cluster on demand

Pricing

  • Education pricing available

Service documents

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If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at Tenders@ocf.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 15

Service ID

4 1 6 0 0 6 5 8 8 0 7 9 1 6 7

Contact

OCF LIMITED Megan Stroud
Telephone: 0114 257 2200
Email: Tenders@ocf.co.uk

About your service

Service categories

Cloud Support Services

Managed Cloud

Managed Hybrid Cloud

  • Managed Hybrid IaaS

Service scope

Service constraints
No major constraints

User support

Email or online ticketing support
Yes
Support response times
OCF's SLA provide a 4 hour response to service incidents with a service level target of within 1 hour, between 9:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday. OCF do not provide weekend support as part of our standard SLA. All support contracts have an agreed SLA. Support contracts are priced according to the supported service/s and SLA requirements. Enhanced support SLAs are available and can be tailored to customer requirements. OCF allocates an Account Manager to each client.
User can manage status and priority of support tickets
Yes
Online ticketing support accessibility
None or don’t know
Phone support
Yes
Phone support availability
9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
Web chat support
No
Support levels
All support contracts have an agreed SLA. Included service hours are 9:00 to 17:30 Mon-Fri with a 4 hour response. Support contracts are priced according to the supported service/s and SLA requirements.
Enhanced support SLAs are available and can be tailored to customer requirements. OCF allocates an Account Manager to each client.

Resellers

Supplier type
Not a reseller

Staff security

Staff security clearance
Conforms to BS7858:2019
Government security clearance
Developed Vetting (DV)

Pricing

Discount for educational organisations
Yes

Architecture roles

Technical architect
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Associate technical architect £1,200.00
Technical architect £1,300.00

Chief digital and data roles

Chief technology officer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Chief technology officer £2,500.00

Data roles

Data scientist
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Data scientist £1,500.00
Machine learning engineer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Senior machine learning engineer £2,500.00

IT operations roles

End user computing engineer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
End user computing engineer £1,500.00
IT service manager
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
IT service manager £1,500.00
Infrastructure operations engineer
Role level UK Rate Offshore Rate
Infrastructure operations engineer £1,700.00

Non-mandatory Standards and certifications

ISO/IEC 27001 certification
Yes
Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001
Citation ISOCertification Limited
ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date
Saturday 21 December 2024
What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover
OCF Limited has determined the scope of the Information Security Management System and this is recorded on the ISO 27001:2022 Certificate as follows: 'The design, build, deployment and support of high performance compute, storage, cloud and AI solutions to all sectors'. Activities outside of this scope are not covered by the certification.
ISO 28000:2022 certification
No
ISO 9001 certification
Yes
Who accredited the ISO 9001 certification
British Assessment Bureau Limited
ISO 9001 accreditation date
Friday 19 September 2025
What the ISO 9001 doesn’t cover
OCF Limited has determined the scope of the Quality Management System to cover the provision of IT solutions and related services designed to add value to clients’ businesses through the use of innovative technology, highly skilled personnel, effective project management, and strong partnerships with leading IT vendors. Activities outside of this scope are not covered by the certification.
Quality management systems (QMS)
Yes
CSA STAR certification
No
PCI certification
No
Cyber essentials
Yes
Please provide your Cyber Essentials Certificate Number
0ee0256a-ccf2-4edb-9079-046e14f12f56
Cyber essentials plus
No
Cyber Essentials Alternative
In relation to the services you do not have a current and valid Cyber Essentials Plus certificate which has been awarded by one of the government approved Cyber Essentials accreditation bodies but you are working towards gaining it, and will be in a position to confirm that you have been awarded a current and valid Cyber Essentials Plus certificate by one of the government approved accreditation bodies within 12 months of the date of award.
Other security certifications
No

Social value

Section B - Commitment for Future: Delivery

  • Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.

    Policy Outcome 2: Skills for growth: Supporting growth sectors and addressing skills gaps.

    • Understanding of employment and relevant skills issues, and of the education and training issues relating to the contract. Illustrative examples: demographics, skills shortages, new opportunities in high growth sectors, geographic/local community and skills/employment challenges
    • Support for educational attainment relevant to the contract, including training schemes that address skills gaps and result in recognised qualifications
    • Activities to support relevant sector related skills growth and sustainability in the contract workforce. Illustrative examples: careers talks, curriculum support, literacy support, safety talks and volunteering
    • Delivery of apprenticeships, supported internships and T Level industry placement opportunities (Level 2, 3 and 4+) in relation to the contract

Service documents

Request an accessible format
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at Tenders@ocf.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.