Award

High Performance Computing

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, located in Cardiff at Procurement Services, The Spark Building, Maindy Road, is in the final stages of awarding a contract for the provision of High Performance Computing (HPC) services. The procurement process falls under the goods category specifically within data storage services, classified under CPV code 72317000. The tender aimed to refresh the University’s HPC platform (Hawk), which is nearing the end of its lifecycle. The award process has concluded, with Cardiff University selecting Bios It (A Trading Name Of Boston Limited), based in London, as the supplier. The contract was signed on 31 January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the HPC and data-intensive computing solutions industry to engage with a major academic institution. Companies specialising in servers, storage, and high-performance computing systems would find this tender particularly relevant. Participation in such contracts can not only drive revenue growth but also enhance the business’s portfolio and credibility in the education and research sectors. The tender process being part of the APUC Framework, Lot 4, underscores the potential for future collaboration and framework agreements for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

High Performance Computing

Notice Description

Cardiff University (the "University") is seeking bids for the provision of a refresh of the University's High Performance Computing (HPC) platform (Hawk), which is approaching end of life, through the award of a call off contract from the APUC Framework agreement (Servers, Storage and solutions), Lot 4 (HPC and/or Data Intensive Computing solutions), Reference CU.1478.SF.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147805
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147805
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anthony Hale
Contact Email
halea3@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOS IT (A TRADING NAME OF BOSTON

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