Award

DiRAC 2.5x Parallel Supercomputer facility for theoretical modelling HPC based research

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Award

20 Dec 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh recently completed the procurement process for the "DiRAC 2.5x Parallel Supercomputer facility for theoretical modelling HPC based research." This contract falls under the education sector and is classified as involving the procurement of goods, specifically a supercomputing facility. The contract, signed on 18 December 2017, spans a period of three years, with options to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method followed was a selective procedure, and all related activities took place in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in high-performance computing, supercomputing infrastructure, and related technological services. Companies with expertise in creating advanced theoretical modelling resources or that can offer similar computing facilities are particularly well-suited to compete in future procurements of this nature. Engaging with the University of Edinburgh and understanding their specific needs could lead to successful partnerships and growth within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

DiRAC 2.5x Parallel Supercomputer facility for theoretical modelling HPC based research

Notice Description

DiRAC 2.5x Parallel Supercomputer facility for theoretical modelling and HPC-based research

Lot Information

Lot 1

DiRAC 2.5x Parallel Supercomputer facility for theoretical modelling and HPC-based research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000523747
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305109
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

30211100 - Super computer

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20178 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
frank.eardley@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

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