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Deep Learning Supercomputers

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Edinburgh involved the acquisition of three nVidia DGX1 deep learning supercomputers, under the tender titled "Deep Learning Supercomputers." This procurement falls within the education sector and was completed in Edinburgh. The contract has been awarded to Softcat, with the award date recorded as 15 January 2019. This procurement was executed using an open procedure method, allowing for a broad participation of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for tech firms, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and educational technology. Businesses with expertise in providing advanced computational hardware and services are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The competitive nature of this procurement process, which had two bids submitted, suggests a vibrant market for technological solutions in the education sector, enabling firms to further expand their business horizons.

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Notice Title

Deep Learning Supercomputers

Notice Description

The Schools of Informatics and Maths purchased three nVidia DGX1 deep learning supercomputers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Schools of Informatics and Maths are looking to procure three nVidia DGX1 deep learning supercomputers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000569205
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342265
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30215000 - Microcomputer hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20197 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
Fergus Martin
Contact Email
fergus.martin@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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