Award

Compute Nodes

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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18 Jan 2021 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a tender titled "Compute Nodes," issued by the University of Manchester, located in Manchester, England. The contract focuses on the provision of high-performance computing power through a cluster of commodity components, falling under the industry category of Computer Equipment and Supplies (CPV code: 30200000). This procurement was initiated on 6th January 2021, with a contract period running until 31st March 2021. The total value of the contract amounts to £149,392.26, and it was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation process, with the tender period having ended on 24th December 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in computer equipment and high-performance computing solutions to engage with a prestigious academic institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit from this tender, as it is designed to encourage competition among diverse suppliers. The expertise in providing computing hardware and solutions aligned with high-performance requirements will be key for businesses looking to compete successfully in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Compute Nodes

Notice Description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy require the provision of Compute Nodes. The major requirement is to provide significant high performance computing power through a cluster of commodity components.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1563c3e-0bbf-4d34-a7e9-270cab4ea2ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8baaabf-ebed-4cb7-8474-d3f6abc29a6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,392 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,392 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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 MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LENOVO TECHNOLOGY (UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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