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GB-London: UKRI-1840 High Performance Computer (HPC) Cluster

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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07 Apr 2022 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by BIP Solutions Limited, involves the tender for a High Performance Computer (HPC) Cluster, essential for meeting the computational demands of existing and new research groups. The procurement is categorised under data-processing machines and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender was completed on 29 March 2022, with a contract value of £169,638.21 to be delivered under an open procedure. The contract duration extends from 30 March 2022 until 28 February 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for larger-scale suppliers specialising in high-performance computing technology and related services. Companies with expertise in data-processing hardware, particularly those who can demonstrate reliability and capacity for innovation, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts, as the procurement addresses critical infrastructure needs within the research and scientific community.

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Notice Title

GB-London: UKRI-1840 High Performance Computer (HPC) Cluster

Notice Description

High Performance Computing Cluster system to meet the demands of the existing computational groups and also the new computational groups.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dea70433-435c-4f4c-adcb-bb52934d1dc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deed212e-e2d5-4a8b-9799-29640659efb9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£169,638 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,638 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
MRC LMS Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01235446553

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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