RHUL-26068 Supply and Delivery of a Computer Cluster and a 128-Core CPU Node with Warranty

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply and delivery of a computer cluster and a 128-core CPU node with warranty has been awarded to Dell Corporation Limited. The contract was issued by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, situated at Royal Holloway University of London, Egham Hill, Egham, UK. This tender falls under the "Computer servers" industry category, classified as goods. The procurement stage has progressed to "award" with the contract valued at £96,343. Key dates include the contract commencement on 27th August 2026 and completion on 26th August 2031. The delivery is scheduled to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out under the SUPC Framework ITS4062SU for High Performance Computing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the high-performance computing sector, particularly those capable of supplying advanced computer systems. Dell Corporation Limited, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the demand for established companies with the capacity to fulfill substantial technical and logistical requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) were not considered suitable under this particular procurement suitability criteria. Businesses in the technology supply chain may find opportunities in forming partnerships or serving as subcontractors to engage with future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26068 Supply and Delivery of a Computer Cluster and a 128-Core CPU Node with Warranty

Notice Description

Awarded to Dell Corporation Limited for Supply and Delivery of a Computer Cluster and a 128-Core CPU Node with Warranty via SUPC Framework ITS4062SU- High Performance Computing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fa65b77-5d66-497f-9ce4-b67c7fb25144
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57781ac8-5d94-4026-a8e7-7c3fd24df887
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,343 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,343 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 2031 Over 5 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

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