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HPC Cluster

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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19 Mar 2021 at 09:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "HPC Cluster" was conducted by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, focusing on the provision of computer servers. This project falls under the goods category and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework. The tender period concluded on 12th August 2020, with the contract commencing on 30th November 2021 and expected to end on 31st December 2028. The total contract value is £408,594.58, with delivery taking place at a specified location in Crowmarsh Gifford, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in computing solutions, particularly those capable of supplying high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. Companies with expertise in computer servers and related technologies would find themselves well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, large-scale suppliers are particularly encouraged to engage in this competitive process, as the awarded contract reflects a substantial commitment to technological advancement in the field of ecology and hydrology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPC Cluster

Notice Description

HPC Computer Cluster for 4 Sites - call off from Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) ITS4031 SU Lot 3b following a mini competition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58d44e36-571a-4cc4-a7f2-36629810ddae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a57a4c9-863e-443c-884e-940ecec58ff3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£408,594 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£408,594 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2028 Over 5 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
UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROWMARSH GIFFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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