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RHUL-25032 Graphics Processing Units/Servers for the Astronomy Group

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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15 Apr 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has recently awarded a contract to Dell Corporation Limited for the provision of Graphics Processing Units/Servers for their Astronomy Group. The procurement falls under the industry category of Servers (CPV code 48820000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded following a Further Competition via Lot 1 (Servers) of the HE Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA), referenced as ITS4043 SU. The total value of the contract is £21,008, and it spans from 19th May 2025 to 18th May 2030. The procurement process has moved from the tender stage to the award stage, and the awarded notice was published on 15th April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of servers and related hardware, particularly those capable of meeting the specific needs of academic and research institutions. Although the tender specifically awarded to Dell Corporation Limited, other businesses that specialise in high-performance computing solutions may find similar opportunities in future procurements by academic bodies. This long-term contract can foster business growth by establishing steady revenue streams and aligning with prestigious institutions like Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, enhancing the business profile and market credibility.

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Notice Title

RHUL-25032 Graphics Processing Units/Servers for the Astronomy Group

Notice Description

Awarded to Dell Corporation Limited for GPU/Servers following a Further Competition via Lot 1 (Servers) of HE Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) ref no ITS4043 SU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fefe67e0-2c56-4d22-a3ee-f62a44de8986
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf038f35-5f8e-4f27-9811-c29cde04ebeb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,008 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,008 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 18 May 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

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