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Isambard 3

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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30 Jan 2024 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the procurement of Isambard 3, valued at £7,650,032. The procurement method was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to start on 30th March 2023 and end on 29th March 2028. The procurement stage was marked as complete, and the tender period ended on 10th February 2023.

Businesses in the computer equipment and supplies industry could identify growth opportunities through competing for this contract. Specifically, firms involved in supercomputers may find this tender suitable for their capabilities. As the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, it indicates a potential for future similar opportunities within the goods category. The University of Bristol, as the buying organisation, offers a potential avenue for building strategic partnerships and future collaborations in related procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Isambard 3

Notice Description

Notice of Isambard 3 procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03db79dc-977c-42d8-8b9e-cae5c9b24343
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689eee36-0340-4f98-a5c7-d6be3c4ab52c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30211100 - Super computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,650,032 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,650,032 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2023 - 29 Mar 2028 Over 5 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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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