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Digital Research Infrastructure (Archie West)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Digital Research Infrastructure (Archie West)" project. The University aimed to enhance its existing computing setup by providing researchers with resources like cloud computing and data analysis capabilities. The procurement method used was an open procedure for goods, with Dell Corporation Ltd winning the contract worth £221,600 signed on March 2, 2023.

This tender for the University of Strathclyde offers opportunities for businesses in the education and technology sectors. Companies specializing in providing computing solutions, cloud services, and data analysis tools would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract award signals growth potential for businesses that can offer innovative solutions to enhance digital research infrastructure capabilities and support academic research activities.

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Notice Title

Digital Research Infrastructure (Archie West)

Notice Description

The University sought to enhance the existing Archer2 and Tier-2 computing setup and capabilities by providing the researchers with access to resources such as cloud compute and/or large/complex data analysis capabilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks to enhance the current Archer2 and Tier-2 computing setup and capabilities by providing the researchers with access to resources such as cloud compute and/or large/complex data analysis capabilities. The procurement will include a central processing unit with GPUs (graphic processing units), cabling, fans, and motherboards and other associated components all of which will form a unified system that is going to be integrated with the existing Archie West setup and enhance its operability.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000726517
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474155
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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£221,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20232 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 STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Amy Irvine
Contact Email
amy.irvine@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415484281

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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