Tender

Supply of Server Hardware to Aberystwyth University

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberystwyth University is seeking a suitably qualified company for the supply of server hardware, focusing on upgrading GPU nodes in a high-performance computing cluster. This procurement belongs to the goods category, specifically information systems and servers, encompassing network servers, computer servers, file servers, and web servers. The procurement process is open with the tender stage currently active. Interested businesses should note the submission deadline, which is set for 3rd April 2025 at 14:00. The award period concludes on 11th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in server hardware and related technologies. Companies with expertise in high-performance computing, GPU hardware upgrades, and server management are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a budget ceiling of £145,000 including VAT, businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and establish a partnership with Aberystwyth University, a prestigious body governed by public law.

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Notice Title

Supply of Server Hardware to Aberystwyth University

Notice Description

Aberystwyth University (hereafter referred to as "AU" or the "University") is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified company to upgrade some GPU nodes in a high-performance computing cluster. The maximum budget for this procurement is PS145,000 including VAT.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149008 (WA Ref:149008)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-149008
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149008
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48821000 - Network servers

48822000 - Computer servers

48823000 - File servers

48825000 - Web servers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Lee Pereira
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1970628716

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3AH
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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