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HPC (High Performance Computing) Cluster

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEACH COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2021 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the High Performance Computing (HPC) Cluster was conducted by UK Research & Innovation - Medical Research Council, with a contract valued at £827,907.73. The contract, which involves computer servers as specified under CPV code 48822000, was awarded to XMA Ltd. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the tender period concluding on 31 March 2021 and the contract period spanning from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021. The project is located in the East of England, UK and the procurement method was classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the IT and computer services sector, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing technologies. Companies that can provide advanced computing nodes, storage solutions, and related hardware would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The involvement of a large supplier like XMA Ltd suggests that competitive offers and innovative solutions from other firms could differentiate new entrants and enhance bidder success in this lucrative area of public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPC (High Performance Computing) Cluster

Notice Description

High Performance Computer nodes, Storage systems and Servers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c68f8ea3-db0e-4e37-b6af-8c74d867cbc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36868f3a-870d-49bd-a847-2bcc6cb86257
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£827,907 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£827,907 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 6-12 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEACH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thomas.ogu@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+447874637272

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

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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