Tender

WMG Multi-GPU Servers

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

22 Jan 2021 at 17:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is conducting a tender for the procurement of multi-GPU servers, aimed at supporting artificial intelligence research within its Manufacturing Group. The opportunity was published on 22nd January 2021 and is classified under the category of 'Servers' (CPV code: 48820000). This procurement is currently in the active stage and follows an open procedure, with the submission deadline set for 19th February 2021. The contract itself is anticipated to start on 22nd March 2021 and will run until 26th April 2021. The total value of the contract is estimated at £130,000, with a minimum value of £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of technology and IT services, especially those specialising in high-performance computing and AI solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement is suitable for organisations of this size. Companies that can provide innovative and efficient multi-GPU server solutions, with experience in supporting research institutions or similar projects, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WMG Multi-GPU Servers

Notice Description

The University of Warwick's Manufacturing Group has a requirement a multi-GPU server to support AI research (deep learning). In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35f8cfe1-31af-4d6d-8aaf-a4b52dcd42f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7012dc2a-a7c4-4714-9351-7ad187a1dd65
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2021 - 26 Apr 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Emma Middleton
Contact Email
e.middleton@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
74577

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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