This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 10:36

TenderUpdate

15 Jul 2026 at 08:48

Award

19 Nov 2025 at 23:35

TenderUpdate

23 Jun 2025 at 14:17

Tender

03 May 2024 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

On 21st July 2026, Bangor University, operating through its Nuclear Futures Institute (NFI), concluded a procurement process for "High Performance Computing" aimed at expanding and maintaining its HPC Cluster. The procurement, classified under the computer equipment and supplies industry, was primarily a goods category contract. It utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The process reached the 'Award' stage, with OCF LIMITED securing the contract, which was formally signed on 2nd June 2026 for a value of GBP 32,442. The delivery location for this contract is in the UK region marked as UKL12. Prifysgol Bangor, acting as the contracting authority, executed this procedure under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024, and the contract was fully covered by the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA).

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in computer hardware and related services. Companies capable of offering state-of-the-art data-processing equipment and maintenance services stand to benefit from such contracts. While OCF LIMITED was the successful bidder in this instance, similar tenders could arise, providing opportunities for SMEs and large enterprises alike. The selective procedure followed by Bangor University ensures high competition, focusing on quality and technical excellence, indicating that potential bidders with strong profiles in delivering sustainable and cutting-edge computing solutions would be well-suited to future tenders of a similar nature.

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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.

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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 202510 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM (SUPC)

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6BU
Post Town
Reading
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

EVIDEN TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

HEWLETT-PACKARD

LENOVO GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY

OCF

XMA

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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