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INDY2 Extension for EPCC

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is undertaking a procurement process titled "INDY2 Extension for EPCC," aimed at enhancing their high-performance computing capabilities. This procurement falls within the education sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The process is currently at the award stage, with a total budget of £2,059,990.00 (Ex VAT). The procurement method is classified as "limited," which involves an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to regulations that facilitate compatibility with existing systems. The contract was signed on 4 November 2016.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-performance computing and data services, particularly those with experience providing components compatible with SGI systems. Companies involved in hardware supply, data service nodes, and performance expansion solutions would benefit from competing for this contract. Additionally, firms capable of delivering cutting-edge research data facilities are well-suited to engage with the University of Edinburgh in this domain, as the potential for follow-on contracts could arise should additional funding become available.

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Notice Title

INDY2 Extension for EPCC

Notice Description

- A large Intel Broadwell based system that will provide a well-run cores-based service for Tier-2 users in the UK (GDP1,592,720.42). - An extra login node, a data service node, high performance lustre storage expansion (to meet the needs of more users and higher core count) (GDP128,372.94). - A next generation Research Data Facility for Tier 2 with associated data services and linked to the current RDF (GDP388,896.64). Total GDP2,059,990.00 Ex VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

- A large Intel Broadwell based system that will provide a well-run cores-based service for Tier-2 users in the UK (GDP 1,592,720.42). - An extra login node, a data service node, high performance lustre storage expansion (to meet the needs of more users and higher core count) (GDP128,372.94). - A next generation Research Data Facility for Tier 2 with associated data services and linked to the current RDF (GDP388,896.64).. The contracting authority, through EPCC are cost effectively extending an existing SGI ICE XA system and storage which has a half-full E-Cell. The original SCI ICE XA system was competitively tendered and the contracting authority is now seeking to increase the capacity of the original system in accordance with Regulation 33(6)(b) Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations

Options: If funds become available EPCC may buy additional equipment from the same supplier.

Procurement Information

Reg (33)(4)b Where a change in supplier(s) would mean that the University would have compatibility issues or disproportionate technical difficulties; this procedure can be used to acquire additional deliveries from the original supplier when needed to replace or increase supplies or installations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000469650
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294555
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
george.reid@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265901
    INDY2 Extension for EPCC - - A large Intel Broadwell based system that will provide a well-run cores-based service for Tier-2 users in the UK (GDP1,592,720.42). - An extra login node, a data service node, high performance lustre storage expansion (to meet the needs of more users and higher core count) (GDP128,372.94). - A next generation Research Data Facility for Tier 2 with associated data services and linked to the current RDF (GDP388,896.64). Total GDP2,059,990.00 Ex VAT.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294555
    INDY2 Extension for EPCC - - A large Intel Broadwell based system that will provide a well-run cores-based service for Tier-2 users in the UK (GDP1,592,720.42). - An extra login node, a data service node, high performance lustre storage expansion (to meet the needs of more users and higher core count) (GDP128,372.94). - A next generation Research Data Facility for Tier 2 with associated data services and linked to the current RDF (GDP388,896.64). Total GDP2,059,990.00 Ex VAT.

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