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DGX Purchase

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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12 Nov 2024 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a procurement process titled "DGX Purchase" under the industry category of Servers (CPV code 48820000). This procurement, focused on acquiring DGX AI Servers, was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 11th October 2024, with the contract period running from 24th October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The tender's total value is £446,659. The servers are to be delivered to Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JQ, England. Key dates included the award date on 24th October 2024 and the contract notice publication on 12th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT infrastructure and server manufacturing sectors to expand their engagement with high-profile government projects. While the contract was awarded to Scan Computers Limited, a large-scale company, businesses with similar capabilities or interest in similar future tenders would benefit from understanding the competitive landscape and terms of this selective procurement process. Participating in such procurements can facilitate substantial growth, especially for companies capable of delivering specialised computing hardware and related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DGX Purchase

Notice Description

DGX AI Servers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b33646ca-108f-411c-8d41-e26c08440f7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c59d15f-5b21-4844-9603-7bed0a638c25
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£446,659 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£446,659 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Commercial CIS Transparency
Contact Email
commercialcistransparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCAN COMPUTERS

Further Information

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