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(NU/1248) Deployment of a High Performance Computing (HPC) service

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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06 Feb 2018 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which aims to deploy a High Performance Computing (HPC) service to enhance its research and teaching capabilities. The project, budgeted at £1.5 million and classified under the category of Servers, is located in the North East of England. This tender, which has recently been awarded, has a contract period commencing on 28 March 2017 and concluding on 3 July 2017. The procurement type follows a tender initiation method, and the bidding process concluded on 2 February 2017.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the technology sector, particularly those specialising in computing services and hardware solutions. Businesses that can offer innovative HPC solutions or possess expertise in deploying HPC systems will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging with Newcastle University could provide a gateway for further collaborations and projects within the academic sector, driving business growth in related fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1248) Deployment of a High Performance Computing (HPC) service

Notice Description

The University wishes to deploy a High Performance Computing (HPC) service to support its research and teaching requirements. The University will engage with a Seller to provide a solution to meet its HPC service requirements. The University HPC service will be deployed at the University's off-site data centre; Sellers should carefully note the physical and environmental constraints of this hosting facility noted in MR41 in Section 3 of the Invitation to Tender document. . The budget for this project, based on whole-life costs (as noted in the award criteria, but excluding energy) is PS1.5M inclusive of VAT. This opportunity is being advertised to Framework for Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Ref 2016/2, Lot 3(b) (OEM Solutions for HPC or DIC). The terms and conditions of this framework shall apply to any contract resulting from this tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e981020-1874-4433-918a-a995a01e58a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a278f7-2dcc-4a07-a4b2-0d21761f3255
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2017 - 3 Jul 2017 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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