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Provision of GPU Servers to EC2 SPHD

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

06 Mar 2024 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Provision of GPU Servers to EC2 SPHD to Akhter Computers Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract falling under the goods category. The tender had a value of 95863 GBP, and the contract period is from December 22, 2023, to December 21, 2026. The deadline for the tender period was December 20, 2023, and the contract was awarded on December 21, 2023. The Ministry of Defence, based in London, England, initiated this procurement process.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the information systems and servers industry, to compete for providing GPU servers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this opportunity. Akhter Computers Ltd, the successful supplier, showcases how SMEs can successfully win contracts with the Ministry of Defence. Interested businesses should consider their capabilities and the suitability criteria outlined for the tender to tailor their bids effectively for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of GPU Servers to EC2 SPHD

Notice Description

Provision of GPU Servers to EC2 SPHD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4aaaf6d2-0cb6-4d16-8ad4-0064d01bfc5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81def62f-5203-43ec-b925-0aaa5babce7c
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,863 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,863 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2023 - 21 Dec 2026 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Oliver Howard
Contact Email
oliver.howard101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

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