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all-Off Contract for the supply of High Performance Computing

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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19 Dec 2025 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The contract in question was awarded to Boxxe Limited for the supply of High Performance Computing (HPC) services, specifically the installation and delivery of a modular data centre and its IT infrastructure to be used at the UKIFS West Burton site. This procurement process was managed by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, based in Abingdon, and classified under the servers category. The procurement method chosen was limited, following the Southern University Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) HPC framework, with the award issued directly to the highest scoring supplier, Dell Technologies, in partnership with Boxxe Limited, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was finalised and signed on 28 November 2025 with a value of £5,998,470.65.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in high-performance computing solutions or data-intensive technologies. Businesses that focus on manufacturing or integrating server, storage, and networking solutions will find this framework rewarding, as it demands comprehensive end-to-end service offerings. The collaborative procurement approach via frameworks like SUPC enables eligible companies to compete in high-value projects, ensuring sustained engagement through the supply of essential support and maintenance services for sophisticated modular data centres.

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Notice Title

all-Off Contract for the supply of High Performance Computing

Notice Description

The installation and delivery of a Modular Data Centre and enclosed IT infrastructure, consisting of CPU and GPU nodes. This service also includes long-term support and maintenance of the facility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply (construction, delivery and installation) of a self-contained modular data centre. The unit contains high performance computing (HPC) racks used for processing UKIFS's computing needs. Additional information: UKIFS leveraged the Southern University Purchasing Consortium framework - High Performance Computing, which UKIFS accesses through its membership to London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) . This Framework Agreement is designed for manufacturers of high-performance or data-intensive computing solutions who can deliver complete, end-to-end offerings based primarily on their own technology. Suppliers were selected on their ability to provide integrated solutions, comprising servers, storage, networking, core solution software, support, maintenance, and full design and deployment services.

Procurement Information

This procurement process followed the SUPC HPC framework buying procedure. With the call-off contract awarded to the highest scoring supplier from the original competition (ending September 2025). Following this, Dell Technologies leveraged its nominated reseller: Boxxe Limited, in compliance with the framework approach who directly contracted with UKIFS. This was not published as no competitive process was run.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084906-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

48820000 - Servers

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,873,829 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 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
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Fred Franklin
Contact Email
fred.franklin@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

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