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HPC Computer Nodes for Blue Pebble Cluster

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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10 Mar 2020 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is conducting a procurement process for the tender titled "HPC Computer Nodes for Blue Pebble Cluster". This contract falls under the category of "goods" within the industry of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. The procurement process took place in Bristol, located in the South West region of England. This award has a contract period beginning on 2nd March 2020 and concluding on 1st March 2025, with a total value of £240,000 resulting from a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 28th February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-performance computing and related technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply computing nodes, hardware, or associated services would be well-positioned to explore possibilities for collaboration or new contracts within this framework. Engaging with the University of Bristol may also offer avenues for networking and joint ventures, particularly for firms aiming to strengthen their presence in the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

HPC Computer Nodes for Blue Pebble Cluster

Notice Description

HPC Nodes for Blue Pebble Cluster. Direct award from SUPC SSSNA Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f52d50ca-c657-48f5-87fc-bf7a52a87267
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af4bd9a2-6bee-432d-ab8c-89553c9cc0cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2025 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
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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