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Further Competition for the Provision GPU Servers, under the SUPC - SSSNA [Lot 1 - Servers] Framework

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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28 Sep 2021 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed a tender process for the procurement of GPU servers, specifically seeking two sets of compute capabilities. This procurement falls under the "Servers" category and is part of the SUPC - Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework, utilising a selective procurement method. The total contract value is £47,500, with the contract period running from 1st October 2021 until 30th September 2022. The tender period ended on 10th June 2021, and the successful supplier is Lenovo Global Technology UK Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in supplying technical equipment like servers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sectors (VCSE) may find this competition accessible, allowing them to engage with a prestigious educational institution. By participating in such contracts, businesses can enhance their visibility and credibility while potentially securing longer-term relationships with major public sector buyers.

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Notice Title

Further Competition for the Provision GPU Servers, under the SUPC - SSSNA [Lot 1 - Servers] Framework

Notice Description

The University seeks to procure 2 (two) sets of compute capabilities ("Goods") focused on the delivery of GPU accelerated computations. We require a rack mounted server solution delivering a strong price to performance ratio. Additional information: Further Competition under the SUPC - Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA), [Lot 1 - Servers] Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf3ed2fe-163a-44e4-95d7-9ce414b7afe5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4f684c-a294-4fc9-a84e-88df1335eff7
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 6-12 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
Mark Gage
Contact Email
m.c.gage@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380597674

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

LENOVO GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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