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(NU/1789) Huawei High Performance Compute (HPC) - Rocket - Equipment Maintenance 2022 - 2024

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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02 Aug 2022 at 13:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "(NU/1789) Huawei High Performance Compute (HPC) - Rocket - Equipment Maintenance 2022 - 2024" has been awarded by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle, England. This contract, classified under the CPV code for the maintenance and repair of computer equipment, involves a two-year service agreement set to commence on 1st August 2022 and concluding on 31st July 2024. The total value of the contract is £120,000, with the tender period having ended on 24th June 2022. The buying organisation is actively managing the extended service to maintain its HPC service known as "Rocket", which supports extensive computational needs for its staff and students.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in high-performance computing maintenance and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in computing infrastructure, equipment repair, or IT service management would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. This project not only enhances the capability of Newcastle University but also encourages local suppliers to engage with public sector contracts that focus on advanced technology and service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1789) Huawei High Performance Compute (HPC) - Rocket - Equipment Maintenance 2022 - 2024

Notice Description

Newcastle University's current institution wide bespoke HPC service 'Rocket' was launched in 2017. It is available to all staff and students whose computational problems are too large, long or numerous to be easily accommodated on even our most powerful single desktop machine. Rocket is a collection of 'nodes' in a range of 'sizes', but collectively represents over 5000 processor 'cores', offers a range of memory sizes and access to over 500 terabytes (TB) of dedicated storage and is managed and supported by the University's IT Service. The five-year maintenance agreement for Rocket expires on 31st July 2022 and the University is therefore looking to purchase a two-year extended service agreement to ensure that Rocket is support whilst the University plans for our future HPC requirements. This is a further competition to those suppliers be explored via SSSNA - Lot 4 - Reseller Led Solutions including HPC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51d33604-6029-47bb-a98d-542cbf07a9a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9004047f-6ea9-48b3-8c4c-98e8abab090e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,340 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 2-3 years
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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (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

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