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HPC system "QUASAR", support and maintenance

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through UK Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded a contract for the support and maintenance of the HPC system "QUASAR". This procurement falls under the hardware installation services category, with additional classifications in IT and computer-related services. Located in England, specifically with a delivery address in OX11 0QX, this completed tender was conducted as a selective mini competition under Lot 4 of the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA). The contract, valued at GBP 3,249,993.87, commenced on 21st February 2025 and will end on 31st March 2028.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, hardware consultancy, software development, and computer-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from engaging in similar future procurements to expand their market reach and enhance their service portfolio. Large companies like Dell Corporation Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the competitive edge through their established capabilities, highlighting the potential for other firms with robust expertise in hardware and software support to thrive in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPC system "QUASAR", support and maintenance

Notice Description

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for HPC system "QUASAR", support and maintenance. This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) - Lot 4.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c492178-a4f4-48a8-8615-6a5b74f470ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e365ad-63c6-4e28-8b63-566c8be392ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

51611100 - Hardware installation services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72810000 - Computer audit services

72820000 - Computer testing services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,249,993 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,249,993 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

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