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Award of Contract for HPC equipment

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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11 Mar 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has successfully completed a public procurement process for the award of a contract for High Performance Computing (HPC) equipment, specifically focusing on Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and the necessary networking infrastructure. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, was finalised on 10 March 2022, with a contract value of £114,015. The contracting authority is located at University Office, King’s College, Aberdeen, UK, and is classified under the education industry category.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in high-performance computing and related technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply GPUs, networking equipment, and technical solutions are particularly well-suited to engage with this procurement process. With the increasing demand for advanced computing capabilities in educational institutions, firms that can provide quality goods and services in this area may find significant potential for growth and collaboration within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Contract for HPC equipment

Notice Description

Award of contract for HPC (High Performance Computing) and in particular GPU (Graphics processing units) as well as the necessary networking and switches to facilitate this enhancement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract following a further competition using Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Ref: 2016/2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000686551
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443159
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
SME

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
£114,015 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20223 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
Not specified

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

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