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3450/AMRC/GM/22 High specification computer workstation x2 and Edge device x2 - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

07 Oct 2022 at 12:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for High specification computer workstations and Edge devices. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure with a closing date for tenders on 13/09/2022. The contract value is GBP 111,978.22 for the period from 08/10/2022 to 28/02/2023. The buying organisation is the University of Sheffield located in Rotherham, United Kingdom, under the industry category of Computer equipment and supplies.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialised in computer equipment and supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The University of Sheffield is seeking end-to-end solutions including design, delivery, installation, and continuing support of computer systems. Businesses interested can register on the University's e-tendering system to access the full technical specification and submit their tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3450/AMRC/GM/22 High specification computer workstation x2 and Edge device x2 - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of AMRC Cymru for High specification computer workstation x2 and Edge device x2. Scope of Requirement: The AMRC Cymru is developing its Artificial Intelligence capabilities and has identified the training, hardware and software platforms required to support the milestones detailed in the AI roadmap for the next 5 years. Among the hardware requirements are 2 high specification computer workstations one general data science machine and one high GPU power machine for graphical machine learning training and experimentation work, this may include creation of synthetic data from graphical simulations. Furthermore, the need for embedded devices capable of 'on the edge' inferencing has been identified to support AI in manufacturing solutions. The tender is split into three lots LOT 1: GPU Computer Workstation LOT 2: Data Science Computer Workstation LOT 3: Edge Computing x 2 The computer workstations must be able to operate as standalone workstations to include screens, periphery equipment, OS, etc. and facilitate remote access operation when needed. Provision, Design, and Integration of the Computer systems The AMRC is seeking an end-to-end solution including design, delivery, installation, commissioning ensuring a satisfactory installation of the computer systems and continuing support of systems updates and operation. To also include any required software subscriptions. It is requested that suppliers respond to this tender specification in the following format and that quotations are structured in such a way to mirror this response. This will enable the AMRC to conduct an accurate comparison of specifications from Tenderers. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 13/09/2022 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40d5ece0-41b9-4693-9e3c-1a90f8ebacb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c1e9c74-4c6a-467e-8fac-499c57942d9e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30211300 - Computer platforms

30211400 - Computer configurations

30213300 - Desktop computer

30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

30237300 - Computer supplies

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,978 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 5TZ
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)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Rother Vale
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCAN COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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