Award

546 - Machine Learning Server

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

10 Feb 2021 at 14:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Aston University involves the acquisition of a high-performance Machine Learning GPU server, which is intended to enhance research capabilities at the institution. This tender falls under the classification of 'Servers' within the goods category and the total allocated budget is £54,906, including taxes and delivery costs. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and conclude on 31st January 2022. The award of the contract to Novatech Limited was completed on 2nd February 2021, with the contract details published on 10th February 2021. The delivery address for the server is located in Birmingham, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-performance computing and server technology. Companies that can supply scholarly institutions with cutting-edge machine learning hardware, specifically SMEs with expertise in tailored technology solutions, will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Efforts to engage in collaborative research projects or deliver advanced training solutions for educational purposes may also align well with this contract, allowing firms to demonstrate their capabilities to a key market sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

546 - Machine Learning Server

Notice Description

Aston University has completed the procurement of 1 x high-performance Machine Learning GPU server for the development of complex deep learning models. This server will make our research more competitive by allowing us to develop and investigate complex models using large volumes of data, bridging the gap between the small-scale prototypes that can be developed using high-specs desktop PCs and the much larger, cloud-based solutions that some mature projects may require. The server will support the development of high-quality research not only on the development of new models, but also in a variety of applications including computer vision, robotics and bioinformatics. It will also facilitate the specific training of doctoral students in the main models and techniques of deep learning. Finally, we intend to use the server to further catalyse collaboration across the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, especially to form links between our Computer Scientists and colleagues applying machine learning in the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT) and the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI). Aston has a maximum budget of PS54,906 this is including VAT, delivered duty paid (DDP), and all other charges & taxes, delivery, installation, commissioning and acceptance costs where Aston anticipates that a minimum of 12 months parts and labour warranty and a minimum of 36 month servicing and maintenance are included.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbdd20da-c869-4953-9e07-e4605b20cf54
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,687 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2021 - 8 Feb 2022 6-12 months
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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sajid Ahmed
Contact Email
s.ahmed102@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212044164

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVATECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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