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ECS Machine Learning Cluster

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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28 Nov 2024 at 13:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed a public procurement process for the purchase of an ECS Machine Learning Cluster under the industry category of Servers (CPV: 48820000). The procurement process was a direct award to Dell Corporation Limited via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7th November 2024 and the award on 28th November 2024. The contract, valued at £77,997, will run from 28th November 2024 to 23rd January 2025 and will be delivered to the University's Highfield Campus in Southampton (SO17 1BJ).

This tender offers a substantial business opportunity, particularly for large companies experienced in delivering complex, high-value IT equipment and services. The successful completion of this project may open further collaborative opportunities with the University of Southampton, a prestigious institution known for its investment in advanced technology. Businesses specialised in machine learning technology and infrastructure are well-suited to compete in similar procurements, helping to drive innovation and support educational advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECS Machine Learning Cluster

Notice Description

The University of Southampton ("University") wishes to conduct a direct award process for the purchase of a Machine Learning Cluster ("Goods/Services") to meet its requirements. The University has approached Dell ("Supplier") to obtain a quotation for the Goods/Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-353d9c66-fcdb-4939-850e-0899b7be28c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dc3499a-d000-47ff-a620-e739f7674c75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,997 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,997 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2024 - 23 Jan 2025 1-6 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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