Award

DDaT26102 - GPU cluster nodes

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of GPU cluster nodes has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), facilitated through UK Shared Business Services Limited. Categorised under hardware (CPV code 44316400), this procurement aligns with the goods industry and was executed via a Direct Award procedure under the HPC Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 488,066.40, was awarded to XMA Ltd and is set for the contract period from 31st March 2026 until 22nd May 2029. The awards stage was completed with the award date on 31st March 2026, and the award notice was published on 9th April 2026. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, England, and the goods are to be delivered in Cambridge, postal code CB2 0QH.

This procurement process, by offering a contract through a selective method under an established framework agreement, presents streamlined opportunities for businesses adept in the hardware sector. SMEs, in particular, could benefit from similar framework opportunities, given their capacity for specialised technology provisions. Companies focusing on developing cutting-edge computing infrastructure should consider participating in such tenders, capable of delivering innovative and scalable technology solutions. The structured procurement process leveraged here underscores the potential for future direct awards, which could facilitate straightforward entry and growth within public technology procurement sectors.

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Notice Title

DDaT26102 - GPU cluster nodes

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of GPU cluster nodes. This procurement has been awarded via a Direct Award procedure under the HPC Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-428bad37-c0b0-4498-924e-04ba2e125abc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a105ef-af20-4ca1-b892-ad89e0ccc800
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£488,066 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£488,066 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 22 May 2029 3-4 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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