Award

Purchase of specialist high performance computing kit

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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Award

27 Oct 2022 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully completed the purchase of specialist high-performance computing kit through a direct award tender process. The procurement involved the acquisition of 2 Supermicro Servers in the category of Computer equipment and supplies, with a contract value of £57,530.34. The procurement method was a Direct Award, and the tender had a closing date of 8th April 2022.

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses in the technology sector interested in providing high-performance computing solutions. Sheffield Hallam University, the buying organisation, based in Sheffield, England, awarded the contract to Q Associates Limited. The contract period runs from 9th April 2022 to 8th April 2025, offering a strategic partnership for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the computer equipment and supplies market.

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Notice Title

Purchase of specialist high performance computing kit

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University identified a need for 2 Supermicro Servers. We decided to award to this supplier as they met the exact configuration requested due to a shortage of the specific GPU accelerators

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3e48bcc-8f14-409e-a7d8-63ba3c02cae5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5699393c-36f0-4208-a8b8-4b2c629b56a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£57,530 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,530 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2022 - 8 Apr 2025 3-4 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Q ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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