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High Performance Computing for Nuclear Futures Institute (NFI)

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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21 Jul 2026 at 11:36

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15 Jul 2026 at 09:48

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19 Nov 2025 at 23:35

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23 Jun 2025 at 15:17

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03 May 2024 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Bangor University, through its Nuclear Futures Institute, procured high-performance computing equipment and support for its existing high-performance computing cluster. The requirement covers ongoing support and maintenance, an optional replacement of the HPE cluster-management software stack, and the supply and integration of additional compute nodes to expand the cluster. This is a goods requirement for computer equipment and supplies, with the work centred on the Nuclear Futures Institute in Bangor, Wales. The arrangement was established through the Southern Universities Procurement Consortium for participating higher-education institutions, so suppliers serving university and research environments may find the requirement relevant. The technical scope combines infrastructure supply with specialist systems integration, cluster software and continuing operational support rather than a one-off equipment purchase alone.

The procurement is complete and resulted in two active awards under one lot. It used a selective restricted procedure, with electronic and written submissions in English. The tender deadline was 3 June 2024 at noon, and bid opening and the award period began that day. The estimated tender value was £2,000,000,000, with an intended duration of 1,440 days; the lot described an initial 24-month agreement with two further 12-month periods. Evaluation weighted technical quality at 40% and price at 60%. High Performance Computing was awarded to Dell Corporation, Eviden Technology Services, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo Global Technology UK and XMA; that contract was signed on 1 September 2025. A separate active award to OCF Limited was signed on 2 June 2026 for £32,442. The lot itself is recorded as cancelled.

This procurement demonstrates demand for suppliers able to support and expand research-grade high-performance computing environments for a university buyer. Credible competitors would need practical capability in HPC cluster support and maintenance, integration of additional compute nodes, and potentially replacement or management of HPE cluster-management software. The requirement favours businesses that can combine hardware supply with systems integration and reliable ongoing technical support, rather than manufacturers or resellers offering equipment without implementation expertise. The successful supplier group included several large technology companies and an SME, while the process recorded bids from both larger businesses and an SME. Experience delivering resilient compute infrastructure in higher education, scientific research or similarly demanding technical settings would therefore be commercially relevant when comparable requirements return to market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Performance Computing for Nuclear Futures Institute (NFI)

Notice Description

Bangor University, through its Nuclear Futures Institute (NFI), for the provision of: Ongoing support and maintenance for the NFI's existing HPC cluster. Optional replacement of the current HPE Cluster Management software stack. Supply and integration of additional compute nodes to expand the cluster

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bangor University, through its Nuclear Futures Institute (NFI), for the provision of: Ongoing support and maintenance for the NFI's existing HPC cluster. Optional replacement of the current HPE Cluster Management software stack. Supply and integration of additional compute nodes to expand the cluster

Options: The agreement is initially for a period of 24 months, with the option of 2 further periods of 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045715
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068631-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£2,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,442 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Additional Buyers

Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (SUPC)

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Dell Corporation

Eviden Technology Services Ltd

Hewlett-Packard Limited

Lenovo Global Technology UK Limited

OCF LIMITED

XMA Limited

Further Information

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