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MT0854 - GPUs

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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04 Jul 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Edinburgh, pertains to the supply and installation of GPU nodes for a Deep Learning research and teaching cluster, titled "MT0854 – GPUs." This procurement falls within the education services industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The process utilised an open procurement method and was conducted under the CCS Framework RM3733, specifically designed for technology hardware. The contract was awarded on 10 June 2019, with a total value of £133,500. The process successfully attracted three bids, all submitted electronically, ensuring a competitive environment for suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in technology hardware, particularly those capable of supplying GPU nodes and associated installation services. Businesses that deliver solutions compatible with nVidia Geforce RTX 2080 Ti and can address the specific requirements of cooling and format constraints would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tech sector are encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the successful bids garnered from SMEs in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MT0854 - GPUs

Notice Description

The School of Informatics at Edinburgh University is a world leading centre of research and teaching in computation, information and cognition. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to achieve the most economic and advantageous tender in the supply and installation of GPU nodes for a Deep learning research and teaching cluster. The University is seeking to create a cluster with a number of GPU nodes based around the nVidia Geforce RTX 2080 Ti (11GB) GPU card that will be running a derivative of Redhat Enterprise Server V7. The solution must fit within an existing standard 800x600 rack where there is a total of 40U space. Whatever solution is used due consideration should be paid to cooling constraints and the most appropriate card format/manufacturer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The strategy showed that a Framework Agreement was best suitable to this project. On the CCS framework RM3733: there are 29 suppliers under this framework lot 1 technology hardware. It includes tier one manufacturers and resellers. T&C's agreed. CCS framework RM3733: lot 1 technology hardware. - Simplified contracting process whilst still allowing large number of relevant suppliers to bid. - T&C's agreed. - Reduced timescales - meet the required timeline. - School of Informatics has used this framework before, achieved value for money for similar procurement.

Options: - Cost to uplift one year NBD on-site plus two years return to base warranty to three years NBD on-site warranty? - Cost to uplift installed 1GB NIC's to 10GB?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000590010
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359323
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48820000 - Servers

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£133,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.helmn@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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359323
    MT0854 - GPUs - The School of Informatics at Edinburgh University is a world leading centre of research and teaching in computation, information and cognition. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to achieve the most economic and advantageous tender in the supply and installation of GPU nodes for a Deep learning research and teaching cluster. The University is seeking to create a cluster with a number of GPU nodes based around the nVidia Geforce RTX 2080 Ti (11GB) GPU card that will be running a derivative of Redhat Enterprise Server V7. The solution must fit within an existing standard 800x600 rack where there is a total of 40U space. Whatever solution is used due consideration should be paid to cooling constraints and the most appropriate card format/manufacturer.

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