Tender

High Performance Computing

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)

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Tender

03 May 2024 at 10:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is conducting a procurement process for High Performance Computing services. The contract involves the procurement of High Performance Computers and falls under the data-processing machines (hardware) category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 3rd June 2024. The contract period is set to start on 10th August 2024 and end on 9th August 2028. The buying organisation is based in Reading, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, specifically those involved in data-processing machines. The contract is suitable for businesses interested in providing High Performance Computing services. Companies with expertise in hardware technologies, particularly supercomputers, are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, allowing businesses to bid for the contract in an open and competitive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Performance Computing

Notice Description

The procurement of High Performance Computers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cbbaeb0-58d7-4d57-8cd9-d78e5fd7b4bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7add9d72-098b-4ddd-a5df-37fe77b959fe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30211100 - Super computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2024 - 9 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)
Contact Name
Mark Lewis
Contact Email
supc@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1183784304

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6BU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

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