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Award of contract for HPC equipment

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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11 Jul 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for HPC equipment through a tender process. The award was made to OCF Limited, a SME, and the contract is valued at £660,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the goods category. The contract was signed on 11th July 2023.

This contract award presents business opportunities for companies interested in providing Servers, Storage, and Solutions. Businesses specialising in technology equipment and services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK, initiated this tender process, which has now reached the award stage. Companies seeking growth in the education sector and technology industry can benefit from monitoring similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for HPC equipment

Notice Description

Award of contract following further competition using Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of HPC equipment and necessary networking and switches to facilitate this enhancement. The University may carry out further phases in subsequent years and such other work as may be required to fulfil institutional needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000738422
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483479
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
£660,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 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

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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