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IT Services: Supply and Installation of a High Performance Computer Facility

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

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Award

21 May 2024 at 11:04

Tender

30 Nov 2023 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has completed the procurement process for IT Services: Supply and Installation of a High Performance Computer Facility. The University, as the buying organisation, sought a supplier to provide a high-performance compute facility to support research and teaching at the UK-St Andrews location. The tender was for goods under the industry category of 'Super computer'. The contract was signed on 4th May 2024 with a value of £1,992,650.76. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the status is currently cancelled.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses dealing with IT services and high-performance computing solutions to engage with the University of St Andrews. Companies specialised in supplying and installing supercomputer facilities may find this tender particularly suitable for their business growth. The University of St Andrews is a body governed by public law and operates in the education sector, making it an attractive contracting authority for businesses looking to collaborate in the academic sphere. The procurement process had well-defined award criteria considering both quality and cost aspects to ensure a fair evaluation of bids.

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Notice Title

IT Services: Supply and Installation of a High Performance Computer Facility

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of a High Performance Computer Facility at the University of St Andrews.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking to provide a high performance compute (HPC) facility to support research and teaching. This will be vital resource for existing high-profile staff in many areas of current research and its importance is expected to grow in an era of expanding digital research and increasingly larger datasets, including computationally intensive approaches such as machine learning and generative artificial intelligence. The proposed solution should provide at least 15,000 x64 compatible compute cores at 2GB RAM per core, excluding log-in nodes and peripheral devices. An alternative configuration providing the same or better level of performance would be acceptable. The proposed solution should provide high-memory nodes containing at least one 4TB RAM and two 2TB RAM. An alternative configuration providing the same or better level of performance would be acceptable. The proposed solution should provide a number of GPU Nodes whose combined cost equates to 20% of the combined cost of requirements above. Data Storage The University requires the following storage tiers as a minimum: 1TB of scratch storage per node 100TB of fast scratch storage to service parallel tasks 2PB of fast shared scratch storage 1PB of archive storage Networking The proposal must include a low-latency 100Gb network fabric connecting all nodes. Extensibility The proposed solution must provide a seamless means to extend to make use of public and private cloud resources. Scalability The proposed solution must be able to scale for each use case (fast throughput parallel processing, single-node high core-count and high memory processing, and GPU workloads). Additional Support The responses should include an optional proposal for the provision of user support services. Please see ITT documents for full details. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041de6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015993-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30211100 - Super computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,992,650 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

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