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DiRAC3 (Tursa) Phase 2

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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28 Nov 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the upgrade of DiRAC3 (Tursa) MPP HPC system to Atos IT Services UK Limited. The procurement method used was a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has been signed on 25th November 2022, with a total value of £6,774,500 GBP. The project involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of additional GPU nodes and data curation/storage enhancement at Easter Bush Estate, Midlothian. The procurement falls under the "goods" category and aims to enhance the existing HPC system.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in high-performance computing systems, data storage solutions, and GPU technologies. Companies with experience in supplying and installing complex networking equipment and working with research institutions in the education sector would be well-suited to compete. The University Of Edinburgh, as the buying organization, has initiated this procurement to enhance its research capabilities, showcasing a commitment to innovation and technology advancement within the academic community. Businesses looking to engage in cutting-edge technology projects within the education sector can explore this tender for potential growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DiRAC3 (Tursa) Phase 2

Notice Description

Upgrade of DiRAC3 (Tursa) MPP HPC system with additional GPU nodes and associated data curation and storage capacity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, installation and commissioning of circa an additional 64 GPU nodes and associated interconnects and networking equipment, plus data curation and storage upgrade, to the original DiRAC3 (Tursa) MPP HPC system, as provided for in the original DiRAC3 invitation to tender and contract. Compatibility with the existing Bull Sequana nodes and networking equipment and topology is critical. The total value of the contract also includes provision for datacentre M&E works.

Procurement Information

This procurement is a modification to an existing contract permitted under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The changes comply with Regulation 72(1)(a), viz: the modifications, irrespective of their monetary value, have been provided for in the initial procurement documents in clear, precise and unequivocal review clauses. The modifications, irrespective of their value, are not substantial (as defined in Regulation 72.(8), and do not change the economic balance of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000714773
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465332
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

30211100 - Super computer

30211500 - Central processing unit (CPU) or processors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,774,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Tony Newjem
Contact Email
tony.newjem@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316509136

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 9YL
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATOS IT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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