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Advanced Research Computing/High Performance Computing Infrastructure

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Award

07 Aug 2018 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "Advanced Research Computing/High Performance Computing Infrastructure" tender initiated by the UNIVERSITY OF YORK, with a total value of £1,800,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of Supercomputers (CPV code 30211100) and was awarded after a selective tender process, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is situated in Yorkshire and the Humber, with a contract period commencing from 2 July 2018 and concluding on 1 October 2018. The tender period ended on 23 April 2018, and an award notice was published on 7 August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing technologies or related goods. Companies experienced in supplying advanced computing infrastructure, such as supercomputers or associated services, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. As this procurement involved a major educational institution, it may reflect an ongoing demand for technological innovations in academia, creating further expansion avenues for relevant businesses in the sector.

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Notice Title

Advanced Research Computing/High Performance Computing Infrastructure

Notice Description

Award of high performance computing infrastructure following further competition under Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebbe6bfa-9890-4bed-aa71-bd755c145003
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7bfa3c-24b4-4807-bff7-d7f9c8e01b7b
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

30211100 - Super computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 1 Oct 2018 1-6 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 YORK
Contact Name
Rob Hunt
Contact Email
procurement@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01904 328201

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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