Award

Supply of GPU Nodes

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Award

02 Mar 2021 at 10:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the supply of GPU Nodes to XMA Limited, valued at £44,532. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to computer servers, and was conducted via a selective method using a framework agreement. The award was officially noted on 2nd March 2021, with the contract set to commence on the same date and lasting until 1st March 2024. The relevant delivery address for this procurement is located in the South West region of England.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in server equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide competitive pricing and robust warranty options may find this award appealing. As the contract is rooted in a framework agreement, businesses that are part of similar arrangements or have experience with direct awards will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of GPU Nodes

Notice Description

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract to XMA for the supply of GPU Nodes and 3 years warranty. This has been direct awarded via the SUPC SSSNA Framework Lot 3b, using the ranked award mechanism

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63c5e308-f134-4dd2-89de-539cf81d7148
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4358f519-0bbd-4b5e-9501-92f399b40684
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,532 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,532 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2021 - 1 Mar 2024 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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS8 1QU
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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