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T22/0124 Further Competition for HPC Cluster under SSSNA LOT 4

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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18 Mar 2024 at 09:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle has awarded a £6,000,000 contract to Logicalis UK Ltd. The contract involves the design, maintenance, and support of a Linux-based HPC Solution, comprising General Purpose HPC and High Memory HPC. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the contract period starting on March 31, 2024, and ending on March 30, 2029. The location for delivery is in the North East region of the United Kingdom under the CPV classification scheme for Computer equipment and supplies.

This tender for the HPC Cluster presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in computer equipment and supplies, particularly those with expertise in Linux-based solutions. Companies capable of delivering and supporting HPC infrastructure with high computational power and memory requirements would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method being open allows a broad range of suppliers to participate, fostering competition and innovation in the computer technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T22/0124 Further Competition for HPC Cluster under SSSNA LOT 4

Notice Description

Northumbria University has conducted a Mini- Competition under SSSNA Lot 4 for a partner to design, maintain and support the implementation of a Linux based HPC Solution. The solution will have four major elements to it: General Purpose HPC (CPU Based) These nodes will be used for general HPC workloads High Memory HPC (CPU Based) These nodes will be used for any applications that require more RAM per core than the General-Purpose HPC Nodes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-067867e4-be1f-4d40-a5c6-6fc2e4a7de02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc7c8c1-f0fa-4c85-be68-7133ffa2c3ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2029 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adrian.curtis@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441912326002

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOGICALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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