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3074/MH HPC Cluster

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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04 Jan 2022 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of a new High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility has been completed by the University of Sheffield, located in Sheffield, England. The tender, titled "3074/MH HPC Cluster," was initiated under the selective procurement method and awarded to Dell Corporation Limited following a further competition from the SUPC SSSNA Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £1,625,103, is part of a broader budget of £3,000,000. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract period running from December 21, 2021, to December 20, 2026. The project falls within the goods category, specifically computer configurations, and involves delivery to Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the technology and computing sectors. Companies that offer innovative computing solutions, infrastructure, or related services may find this an excellent fit for their capabilities. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can engage in a long-term strategic partnership with the University, while also benefiting from additional budget expansions that may arise over the next five years, allowing for further equipment provisioning and enhancement of their service offerings.

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Notice Title

3074/MH HPC Cluster

Notice Description

The University ran a further competition amongst the members of Lot 3b of the SUPC SSSNA Framework Agreement for the provision of a new HPC facility. The initial purchase is to maximise the PS2M budget made available, the contract includes the University having the option to award further call offs for the same specified equipment for additional expansion should further budget be made available during the next 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35829e50-14cd-4e8e-b109-598d3d5ec157
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22a52ff-078b-4f00-9944-b0948cea32f0
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30211400 - Computer configurations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,625,103 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2021 - 20 Dec 2026 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Mark Hardy
Contact Email
m.hardy@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0114 222 4979

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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