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HPC GPU Expansion

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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09 Jun 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton, located in England, has completed a procurement process titled "HPC GPU Expansion" under the industry category of "Hardware". This involved a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The tender, referenced as 2025UoS-1557, reached the award stage, with the award status being active. The contract was successfully awarded to CDW Limited and valued at £965,152.51, with the procurement stage completed on 14th April 2025. The procurement required hardware components compatible with existing systems, to be delivered to Southampton with the contract period commencing on 21st July 2025 and ending on 21st August 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in providing high-performance computing hardware components compatible with existing systems. Given the substantial contract value, large and well-established companies in the hardware industry, such as those capable of delivering bespoke computing solutions, might find opportunities for growth and partnership with established educational institutions like the University of Southampton. Although the initial procurement has been awarded to a large supplier, businesses seeking similar prospects can leverage framework agreements as a pathway into complex, high-value contracts.

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Notice Title

HPC GPU Expansion

Notice Description

The University of Southampton requires some HPC GPU expansion hardware components which will form part of an upgrade. The hardware components must be compatible with the existing hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-883c526d-3224-4400-9cfc-3471deaa9405
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ed94a7d-8b0d-4007-9767-accbae440c06
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£965,152 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£965,152 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 21 Aug 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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