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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4545 STFC Hartree Combined Solution software and accessories

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 Dec 2024 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently completed the procurement process for the UKRI-4545 STFC Hartree Combined Solution software and accessories. This procurement falls under the Network Infrastructure industry category and was conducted through a direct award method under the SUPC Framework 581593-2021/SSSNA National Agreement Lot 3. The contract, valued at £795,143.08, was awarded to Dell Corporation Ltd on 19 December 2024. The procurement process was managed from UKRI's office in Swindon, and delivery addresses for the items include the UK, Europe, and various international locations. The contract period started on 20 December 2024 and will end on 29 January 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in network infrastructure solutions and virtualised computing management. While this specific tender was conducted through direct award and not open to SMEs or VCSEs, similar future opportunities may arise. Businesses specialising in advanced computing management and looking to expand their footprint within government and research sectors would have been particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the scale and scope of the project.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4545 STFC Hartree Combined Solution software and accessories

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Hartree Super Computing Centre (SCC) had a requirement for a virtualised computing management, networking and storage infrastructure. This was processed on a direct award through the SUPC Framework 581593-2021/SSSNA National Agreement Lot 3.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74f945a1-977a-40d8-af0c-66ad8858c972
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c1198e-9add-4a0b-a6f8-bcb3c4ae0156
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£795,143 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£795,143 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 29 Jan 2025 1-6 months
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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