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DiRAC3 (Tursa) MPP HPC System

The University of Edinburgh

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14 Dec 2022 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the expansion of the DiRAC3 MPP HPC system to Atos IT Services UK Limited. The contract, titled "DiRAC3 (Tursa) MPP HPC System," falls under the goods category, with a total value of £11,668,000. The project involves the addition of 64 GPU nodes, racking, networking, storage, and data curation. The delivery location is at the ACF Building in Edinburgh Technopole, Bush Estate, Midlothian, EH26 0QA. The contract period spans from 15th January 2021 to 14th January 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specializing in high-performance computing (HPC) solutions, especially those with expertise in supplying supercomputers, servers, and associated technologies. The competitive process involved a tender initiated by The University of Edinburgh, providing a clear timeline and specifications for interested suppliers. As the project advances, there may be further opportunities for businesses to engage in providing additional works, services, or supplies to enhance the productivity of this shared resource for the higher education particle physics and astronomy community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DiRAC3 (Tursa) MPP HPC System

Notice Description

Lot Information

Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Lot 3B

Expansion of the original DiRAC3 MPP HPC system with an additional 64 GPU nodes plus associated racking, networking, storage and data curation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038d8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035429-2022
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

30211100 - Super computer

30211500 - Central processing unit (CPU) or processors

30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,668,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2021 - 14 Jan 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The University of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 9YL
Postcode Area
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 UK Limited

Further Information

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