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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4745 HPSE Node Computer System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 Mar 2025 at 18:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4745 HPSE Node Computer System," was managed by UK Research & Innovation and falls under the industry category of computer-related equipment. The procurement pertains to a computer system intended for the Science and Technology Facilities Council at Daresbury, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This project advanced through the award stage, with the contract entering into force on 12th February 2025 and concluding on 7th March 2025. The contract, valued at £63,989.40, was awarded to Scan Computers International Ltd T/A Scan International on 11th February 2025.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in computer system solutions and related equipment to grow their portfolios by partnering with prominent research institutions like UK Research & Innovation. Companies that supply high-performance computing systems and have a keen interest in supporting scientific research initiatives would find such tenders particularly advantageous. Although the procurement process for this specific tender is complete, future similar opportunities with the same buyer could provide substantial growth potential for suitable suppliers.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4745 HPSE Node Computer System

Notice Description

This requirement is for the procurement of a HPSE Node Computer System for STFC Daresbury Additional information: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at:https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57747beb-5544-402e-a074-91889871140b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c6f2103-b3fa-4ebe-a484-c6cfe704f6e6
Current Stage
Award
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 specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,989 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,989 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 7 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCAN COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL LTD T/A SCAN INTERNATIONAL

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