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HPC (High Performance Computing) Cluster

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEACH COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2021 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender initiated by the UK Research & Innovation - Medical Research Council for a High Performance Computing (HPC) Cluster, classified under the goods category. Based in Swindon, United Kingdom, this procurement is currently at the Award stage, with a total contract value of £827,907.73. The contract was signed on 31st March 2021, and the delivery is set to take place in Cambridgeshire. The procurement method used was limited, which did not require prior publication of a call for competition due to its specialized nature. This process falls under legal guidelines established by the relevant European directive.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in computer servers, storage systems, and related high-performance computing products. As only two bids were submitted, there is potential for companies that can provide cutting-edge HPC solutions to compete for similar future contracts. Overall, businesses that bring innovation and efficiency in computing technology would be well-positioned to engage in such procurement processes, thereby enhancing their growth prospects.

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Notice Title

HPC (High Performance Computing) Cluster

Notice Description

High Performance Computer nodes, Storage systems and Servers

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of (HPC) High Performance Computing nodes, Storage systems and Servers

Procurement Information

This is a specialised requirement run through the SUPC SSSNA (Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement) Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a9a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008753-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£827,907 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEACH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Thomas Ogu
Contact Email
thomas.ogu@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7874637272

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

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