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2947/MH HPC Upgrades to provide interactive GPU compute capability

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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14 Jun 2021 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Sheffield seeking to upgrade its High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility with a focus on interactive GPU compute capability. The tender, titled "2947/MH HPC Upgrades," falls under the goods category, specifically central processing units for microcomputers. This selective procurement, using a call-off from a framework agreement, has a total initial value of £561,000, potentially escalating to £1.5 million over the next four years. The tender period ended on 28 May 2021, while the contract commenced on 1 June 2021 and is due to conclude on 31 July 2025. The services will be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in computing technology and related services. Companies that offer innovative hardware upgrades, software solutions, or support services relevant to high-performance computing would be well-suited to compete. Given the substantial potential for further business linked to the University’s requirements over the contract period, this represents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the tech sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2947/MH HPC Upgrades to provide interactive GPU compute capability

Notice Description

The University has an existing HPC compute facility to which it wishes to upgrade as and when funding is made available, often at short notice, over the next 4 years and 2 months by which time it is expected to have become end of life and replaced. A further competition was run amongst all resellers who have a place in the SUPC SSSNA Framework Agreement. The initial spend is PS581K, after this no spend is guaranteed but could be worth upto an estimated PS1.5M based on previous research requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5568e5dd-6194-4abf-ad82-485d345b5f2c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30215100 - Central processing units for microcomputers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£561,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£561,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 4-5 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
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)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

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