Notice Information
Notice Title
3450/AMRC/GM/22 High specification computer workstation x2 and Edge device x2
Notice Description
The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of AMRC Cymru for High specification computer workstation x2 and Edge device x2. Scope of Requirement: The AMRC Cymru is developing its Artificial Intelligence capabilities and has identified the training, hardware and software platforms required to support the milestones detailed in the AI roadmap for the next 5 years. Among the hardware requirements are 2 high specification computer workstations one general data science machine and one high GPU power machine for graphical machine learning training and experimentation work, this may include creation of synthetic data from graphical simulations. Furthermore, the need for embedded devices capable of 'on the edge' inferencing has been identified to support AI in manufacturing solutions. The tender is split into three lots LOT 1: GPU Computer Workstation LOT 2: Data Science Computer Workstation LOT 3: Edge Computing x 2 The computer workstations must be able to operate as standalone workstations to include screens, periphery equipment, OS, etc. and facilitate remote access operation when needed. Provision, Design, and Integration of the Computer systems The AMRC is seeking an end-to-end solution including design, delivery, installation, commissioning ensuring a satisfactory installation of the computer systems and continuing support of systems updates and operation. To also include any required software subscriptions. It is requested that suppliers respond to this tender specification in the following format and that quotations are structured in such a way to mirror this response. This will enable the AMRC to conduct an accurate comparison of specifications from Tenderers. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 13/09/2022 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 13/09/2022 at 12 noon (UK time). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-9d881c0b-50eb-454d-a3d6-665ab26bf9bc
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af95ecc6-db1d-4cf1-a26d-11725bb43c09
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure (below threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
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- CPV Codes
30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
30211300 - Computer platforms
30211400 - Computer configurations
30213300 - Desktop computer
30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
30237300 - Computer supplies
72610000 - Computer support services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 17 Aug 20223 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 13 Sep 2022Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 15 Sep 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 1-6 months
- 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
- UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- ROTHERHAM
- Postcode
- S60 5TZ
- Post Town
- Sheffield
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLE3 South Yorkshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLE34 Rotherham
- Delivery Location
- TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
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- Local Authority
- Rotherham
- Electoral Ward
- Rother Vale
- Westminster Constituency
- Rotherham
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af95ecc6-db1d-4cf1-a26d-11725bb43c09
17th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
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