Award

HPC BluePebble Migration Platform and Nodes

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Award

12 Jun 2020 at 09:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process for the "HPC BluePebble Migration Platform and Nodes," classified under the computer equipment and supplies category. The tender, valued at £349,235, was conducted as a selective procurement via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 2nd June 2020 to 5th June 2025. The award notice was published on 12th June 2020, and delivery is expected to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage and the supplier selected for this contract is XMA Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment and technology solutions, particularly those with the capacity to manage large-scale projects within the educational sector. Companies that can provide innovative migration platforms and related services would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience in working with universities and public sector organisations. The lengthy contract period also allows for sustained business engagement and potential follow-on opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPC BluePebble Migration Platform and Nodes

Notice Description

HPC BluePebble Migration Platform and Nodes purchased via Direct Award from Lot 3b (HPC) of the SUPC SSSNA Framework agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6b11be9-77c6-4389-9978-89bd3633534d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/982d088e-0f2f-42c8-b6fe-5c277b8185ba
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

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£349,235 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£349,235 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2020 - 5 Jun 2025 Over 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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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