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UKRI-2341 High Performance Computer (HPC) System for the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Apr 2024 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the UKRI-2341 High Performance Computer (HPC) System for the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 30211100 for a supercomputer. The contract value is £15,830,000. The procurement method used was a selective process with a tender period ending on 14th December 2023. The contract runs from 1st March 2024 to 22nd February 2030, with Lenovo Global Technology UK Limited being the supplier.

This opportunity offers potential for business growth in the technology industry. Companies specialized in supercomputers and high-tech solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The UKRI aims to enhance its HPC capabilities by replacing the Scafell Pike system, offering a long-term partnership opportunity for suppliers to contribute to cutting-edge digital innovation projects within the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2341 High Performance Computer (HPC) System for the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation

Notice Description

The STFC Hartree Centre is seeking to procure a replacement for its production HPC facility, Scafell Pike. As such this will be the Centre's main "workhorse" system for the next 5+ years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e98c9cc4-92bd-4956-8169-24c437f84999
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3191b18-9b6d-4426-9933-c85c52a039ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30211100 - Super computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,830,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,830,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 22 Feb 2030 Over 5 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LENOVO GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY

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