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The Supply, Installation and Management of a High Performance Computing Cluster:

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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26 Feb 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK, recently completed a public procurement process for the supply, installation, and management of a High Performance Computing Cluster, with a total contract value of £592,180. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the process is categorised under goods within the education sector. The final award of the contract was made to OCF plc on 9 November 2018, following the completion of the tender stage, which attracted three bids.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the technology and computing sectors, especially those specialising in high-performance computing solutions and related services. Companies that can provide innovative computational infrastructure and support, particularly those with experience in the oil and gas technology field, would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders of this nature. The collaboration with the Oil and Gas Technology Centre suggests potential for further projects aimed at enhancing industry-academic partnerships and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply, Installation and Management of a High Performance Computing Cluster:

Notice Description

The University of Aberdeen is partnering with the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) to establish the National Decommissioning Centre. The OGTC goal is to provide an industry-led, focused and flexible approach to deliver, accelerate, stimulate and inspire innovation between industry, academia and government to help maximise economic recovery from the UK sector of the North Sea. The infrastructure necessary to support this will be high quality specialist computational facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, Installation and Management of A High Performance Computing Cluster (HPC)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000575257
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346536
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£592,180 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20187 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346536
    The Supply, Installation and Management of a High Performance Computing Cluster: - The University of Aberdeen is partnering with the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) to establish the National Decommissioning Centre. The OGTC goal is to provide an industry-led, focused and flexible approach to deliver, accelerate, stimulate and inspire innovation between industry, academia and government to help maximise economic recovery from the UK sector of the North Sea. The infrastructure necessary to support this will be high quality specialist computational facilities.

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