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GRAID Data Storage Server

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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18 May 2023 at 11:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the procurement of a GRAID Data Storage Server. The procurement stage was marked as complete, with a tender period that ended on 6th March 2023. The contract period spans from 15th May 2023 to 25th June 2024. The industry category for this procurement is Servers, and the location specified is the University of Southampton's Highfield Campus in Southampton, England.

This tender for the GRAID Data Storage Server presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in high-performance storage solutions. The University of Southampton seeks an AMD EPYC-based system, offering a unique platform for processing next-generation algorithms for tomographic data. Companies with expertise in server solutions and large storage capacities would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GRAID Data Storage Server

Notice Description

The u-VIS X-ray Imaging Centre is the University of Southampton's dedicated centre for computed tomographic imaging and a founding partner of the National Research Facility for lab-based X-ray CT (NXCT). The centre combines state-of-the-art equipment and 25 years of experience, plus the expertise of over 40 academic staff from across the University, offering a unique integrated resource for advanced 3D imaging. As part of a recent funding effort, u-VIS wishes to add another instance of high-performance storage to its infrastructure: an AMD EPYC-based GRAID system with 100 gigabit connectivity and of the order of tens of terabytes usable storage capacity to provide a platform for processing next-generation reconstruction algorithms for tomographic data.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-039d38fb-fa1d-48fa-9d84-9638559259ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/809cc1e3-de8f-4f8d-99b6-158239aa032f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request for Quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,610 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,610 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2023 - 25 Jun 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Hannah Nash
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVATECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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