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Science HPC Analysis Server

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH

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21 Jul 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh recently completed a public procurement process for the "Science HPC Analysis Server," aimed at supplying high-performance computing (HPC) server hardware for scientific analysis. This procurement was conducted under an open procedure, and the successful contract was awarded to Softcat Ltd for £75,867.19, with the contract signed on 17 March 2020. The contract falls under the goods category, specifically related to the education sector, and the delivery location is specified as Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT hardware and technology solutions, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing systems. Companies with capabilities in providing server hardware and related services would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders, especially those looking to engage with public sector organisations. As demonstrated, large suppliers may find success, but there is also room for innovative solutions from smaller enterprises in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Science HPC Analysis Server

Notice Description

Supply of HPC server hardware to create a science analysis server

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Server Hardware to build a HPC cluster for Scientific Analysis services on site in Edinburgh Data Centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000626098
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390592
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

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

CPV Codes

30212000 - Minicomputer hardware

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,867 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20205 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
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
smisson@rbge.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312482815

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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