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DiRAC3 Phase I Service Expansion

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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11 Feb 2022 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a procurement process titled "DiRAC3 Phase I Service Expansion" within the IT and education sector. This project is aimed at enhancing its Tursa MPP system with the addition of a 4.3PB Tape Storage system and improvements to the CI/CD server. The procurement method employed is limited, following an award procedure without prior publication, and it is currently in the Award stage. The contract was signed on 11 February 2022, amounting to £241,000, and is related to the installation and integration of equipment that must maintain compatibility with existing infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale IT service providers, particularly those experienced in computational infrastructure and data storage systems. Businesses that specialise in supercomputers and server integration, especially OEMs with existing relationships with the University, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. As enhancements are required to align with future expansions, companies capable of delivering compatible solutions could substantially benefit from this contract.

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Notice Title

DiRAC3 Phase I Service Expansion

Notice Description

An extension to the CI/CD server on the University's Tursa system, plus an extension to the Tape Storage system by 4.3PB to accommodate data being transferred off the predecessor Tesseract system. This must integrate into the existing infrastructure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An extension to the Tape Storage system by 4.3PB on the Tursa MPP system to accommodate data being transferred off the predecessor Tesseract system; plus extension to the CI/CD server on Tursa to enable an improved service. These must integrate into the existing infrastructure and be compatible with the further expected expansion in Tursa Phase 2. The contract includes three years maintenance.

Procurement Information

These enhancements to the original system must integrate into the existing infrastructure and be compatible with the further expected expansion in Tursa Phase 2. As such, it is technically impractical for these to be provided by a supplier other than the original equipment manufacturer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031639
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003998-2022
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

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30211100 - Super computer

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£241,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Tony Newjem, Category Head - Procurement (Labs & Medical)
Contact Email
tony.newjem@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7895720909

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATOS IT SERVICES

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