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DDaT19033 UKRI Deep Learning Cluster

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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07 Aug 2019 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "DDaT19033 UKRI Deep Learning Cluster" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is based in Swindon, England. The contract, valued at £441,666, pertains to the procurement of hardware in the IT industry, specifically a deep learning cluster comprising a Nvidia DGX-2 system and associated components. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period concluding on 2nd February 2019, and the contract period running from 4th February 2019 to 30th March 2022.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their operations in the technology sector. Companies with expertise in high-performance computing, hardware supply, and data technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. With demands for advanced IT solutions on the rise, suppliers in this domain could potentially leverage this procurement to enhance their market presence and capabilities.

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Notice Title

DDaT19033 UKRI Deep Learning Cluster

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition***UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for a Deep Learning cluster, consisting of a Nvidia DGX-2 system, 250TB of storage, a data transfer node and 100GbE networking. This has been sourced via a Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Lot3b (OEM Solutions for HPC or DIC) Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1586e119-79a2-4485-8ac9-4f789848f181
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e72982b5-bcf3-4c1a-b394-53cb41f1b49f
Current Stage
Award
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£441,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£441,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2019 - 30 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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