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DDaT26251 - High Memory GPU Nodes

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 May 2026 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UK Research and Innovation's requirement for high-performance graphics processing unit (GPU) nodes and supporting components has reached the award stage. Conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, the contract was awarded to Dell Corporation Limited. The procurement was carried out as a direct award under the High Performance Computing (HPC) Framework Agreement, a selective process specific to hardware in the computer-related professional services category. The contract, valued at £495,309.55, is set to begin on 14th May 2026 and will conclude on 13th May 2029, with delivery to be made in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in hardware and computing services, particularly those capable of providing high-performance GPU solutions. Companies with the ability to integrate support for deployment and server software can find robust growth potential in such contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this procurement, highlighting the inclusivity of the selection process within the competitive dynamics of the hardware industry. As selective methods like this are common, businesses aligned with framework agreements can leverage their positioning for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26251 - High Memory GPU Nodes

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award against the top ranked supplier under the High Performance Computing (HPC) Framework Agreement. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for high performance graphics processing unit nodes and supporting motherboard, deployment and server software support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffd4cffd-f3bc-4b21-b894-b7ff8e16a73c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fec63ed-771b-4521-aece-6391f943e218
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,309 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£495,309 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 13 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL CORPORATION LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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