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DDaT25367 - Comino-Grando Liquid Cooled GPU Workstation

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Aug 2025 at 13:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, headquartered in Swindon, involves the procurement of a specialised item titled "DDaT25367 - Comino-Grando Liquid Cooled GPU Workstation." This falls under the category of office and computing machinery, specifically goods, with delivery set within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed, with a contract signed on 28 August 2025, and it will remain active until 28 February 2026. This procurement utilised a direct method, indicating a lack of competition due to technical reasons that necessitate a particular supplier.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for large-scale suppliers, especially those with the capability to deliver specialised computing equipment. organisations like XMA LIMITED, who possess the technical expertise and resources, are well-placed to compete in such procurements. The involvement of UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity further underscores the strategic importance of aligned services and processes in delivering goods to central government bodies. Businesses aiming to expand in the public sector, especially in specialised technology procurement, will find this tender an exemplary case study.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25367 - Comino-Grando Liquid Cooled GPU Workstation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Customised Comino-Grando Liquid Cooled GPU Workstation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052032-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,522 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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