Tender

High Performance Computing Linux Facility

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

19 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently inviting tenders for the "High Performance Computing Linux Facility," which falls under the environmental protection and general public services sectors. Located in Aberdeen, this tender is at the "Tender" stage, with submissions due by 6 December 2018 at 12:00. The procurement, valued at £70,000, follows an open procedure allowing a wider range of suppliers to participate. The contract is expected to begin on 7 January 2019 and will last until 31 March 2019, necessitating services that involve substantial computational tasks using advanced modelling software.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in high-performance computing solutions, software development, and technical support for complex modelling tasks. Companies with expertise in Fortran, MPI, and data processing in both Matlab and Python will find themselves well-suited to compete. Moreover, a proven track record of managing significant computing projects and the capacity to meet the stringent economic and technical selection criteria will enhance a bidder's chances of success. Engaging in this contract could lead to further collaborations with the Scottish Government and increased visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

High Performance Computing Linux Facility

Notice Description

The primary use is running parallel processing tasks such as hydrodynamic models written in Fortran using the message passing interface (MPI). The main software that will be used is the Finite Volume Community Ocean Model (FVCOM) written in Fortran and is best compiled using the Intel Fortran Compiler and MPI. FVCOM produces a small number of large netCDF files (which can be of the order 100's of GB each). The HPC system will also be used for pre/post-processing large FVCOM input/output files, using Matlab and python, and running particle tracking simulations using codes written in Fortran and Python.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary use is running parallel processing tasks such as hydrodynamic models written in Fortran using the message passing interface (MPI). The main software that will be used is the Finite Volume Community Ocean Model (FVCOM) written in Fortran and is best compiled using the Intel Fortran Compiler and MPI. FVCOM produces a small number of large netCDF files (which can be of the order 100's of GB each). The HPC system will also be used for pre/post-processing large FVCOM input/output files, using Matlab and python, and running particle tracking simulations using codes written in Fortran and Python.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000564938
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337538
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72222300 - Information technology services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Karen Mowat
Contact Email
karen.l.mowat@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312440447

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1SF
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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