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GB-newcastle: T20/0046 HPC expansion

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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29 Apr 2021 at 17:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is currently conducting an open procurement process for the expansion of its HPC cluster. The tender, titled "GB-newcastle: T20/0046 HPC expansion," involves the provision of data-processing hardware, specifically the addition of 12 compute nodes and a storage solution. This process is in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 17 May 2021, and the contract set to commence on 24 May 2021, lasting until 24 May 2024. The project is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, within the North East region of the United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value of £500,000.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in high-performance computing and data-processing hardware. Companies that manufacture or supply SuperMicro-based components, Infiniband switches, and storage solutions would be particularly well-suited for this tender. Additionally, businesses that focus on technology services, including integration and support for HPC systems, may find their expertise in demand as the University transitions to the new interconnection fabric.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-newcastle: T20/0046 HPC expansion

Notice Description

Northumbria University has an HPC cluster (Oswald) which utilises Intel Omniopath (OPA) as the node interconnection fabric. As Intel has stopped future development of OPA we want to migrate to use Mellanox Infiniband node interconnection fabric. We have a requirement to expand the cluster by adding another 12 compute nodes which will be connected using IB. We must keep the current cluster intact and operational, so we need to add an OPA-IB Bridge (LNET-Router) and then migrate our current nodes over to IB over time. We also require another 120TB of storage as a SAS connected JBOD. Items required *12 Nodes, ~120TB storage, Infiniband Switch, OPA-IB Bridge(Lnet Router) *All hardware to be SuperMicro based, with the exception of the Infiband switch.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af630f4c-13da-4854-9fd6-367460324138
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
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 May 2021 - 24 May 2024 3-4 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE2 1XE
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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