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Expansion of RTDS Simulator

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Award

30 May 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for the title "Expansion of RTDS Simulator". This tender, classified under the education industry category, involved the purchase of an additional chassis for the existing RTDS supercomputer. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract signed on 19 March 2019, and the total value of the contract is £51,000. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, having received bids exclusively from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and a single bid was submitted for this contract.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for technology-focused businesses, particularly those working in the field of simulation technology and computer hardware. Companies capable of providing advanced computing solutions and expansions for existing technologies will find themselves well-positioned to compete. With the right expertise in research and development, firms can align their offerings with the needs of public sector organisations like the University of Strathclyde, ultimately fostering business growth in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expansion of RTDS Simulator

Notice Description

Purchase of an additional chassis for the existing RTDS super computer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of additional cores for the existing RTDS simulator for the purposes of research and development. This contract was deemed an Excluded Contract under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, part 1, section 4.1.c.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installatons or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000585263
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355476
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, SME

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
£51,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20196 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 STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.waddell@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415482823

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RTDS TECHNOLOGIES

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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