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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has completed a tender process for the supply of additional nodes for its High-Performance Computing (HPC) Cluster. This procurement, classified under the goods category in the education sector, was initiated using a limited procurement method, allowing for an award without prior publication of a competition call. The contract, which involves the installation and maintenance of the new equipment, has been awarded to Atos IT Services Limited for a total value of £271,153.73. The contract was signed on 21 June 2019, and delivery is to be made to St Andrews, located in the UKM72 region.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the IT services and technology sector, particularly those specialising in computing infrastructure and upgrades. Companies that offer complementary services or products, such as advanced computing equipment or support services for educational institutions, would be well-suited to engage with similar future tenders. By participating in these opportunities, businesses can not only expand their clientele but also enhance their portfolio within the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

IT Services: Supply of Additional Nodes for HPC Cluster

Notice Description

Addiotal Nodes for HPC Cluster at University of St Andrews.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, installation and maintenance of additional nodes for HPC Cluster at University of St Andrews.

Procurement Information

Equipment is for upgrade and extension of an existing installation. Any change in supplier would result in incompatibility and technical difficulties in the operation and maintenance of the existing equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000588507
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358116
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£271,153 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 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 St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ANDREWS
Postcode
KY16 9LB
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
St Andrews
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Atos IT Services Limited

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