Award

Contract for the supply of HPC Cluster to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

04 May 2020 at 12:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a contract for the supply of an HPC Cluster, valued at £133,001.18, located in Birmingham, England. The procurement process involved a direct award method with the tender period concluding on 19th March 2020. The contract was effective from 27th March 2020 to 17th April 2020, with the contract award notice published on 4th May 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the computer equipment and supplies sector, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing technologies. Companies that have the capacity to deliver sophisticated computing solutions and possess experience in similar contracts would be well-positioned to engage in future procurement opportunities with the University of Birmingham and potentially expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of HPC Cluster to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of HPC Cluster to the University of Birmingham

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cb99d90-09b1-451d-9441-7f5e1e15f8e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44a140e8-6470-4522-b994-5ce3c25713b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,001 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,001 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2020 - 17 Apr 2020 30 days
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 BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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