Award

Supply of 9 x 128 Core Dual CPU High Performance Computing Servers

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Award

31 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of 9 x 128 Core Dual CPU High Performance Computing Servers", a project under the education category to upgrade the ARCHIE-WeSt computing facility. Located in Glasgow, the procurement was conducted as a Limited Procurement Method, specifically a direct award under the SUPC's Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £169,818.66, was awarded to Dell Corporation Limited on the 2nd of June, 2025, and involved no prior publication of a call for competition.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in high-performance computing solutions, particularly those with expertise in delivering complex server systems. While this contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could benefit businesses focused on advanced technology and IT services. Large suppliers well-versed in unique, innovative computing requirements, such as those related to education and research facilities, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, understanding the framework agreements and direct award mechanisms used by educational institutions can be beneficial for securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of 9 x 128 Core Dual CPU High Performance Computing Servers

Notice Description

New high-performance computer servers are required as part of an upgrade to the standard compute nodes at the ARCHIE-WeSt High-Performance Computing facility. The hardware consists of the components, software and service associated with PowerEdge R7725 Servers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

New high-performance computer servers are required as part of an upgrade to the standard compute nodes at the ARCHIE-WeSt High-Performance Computing facility. The hardware consists of the components, software and service associated with PowerEdge R7725 Servers.

Procurement Information

Direct Award under Lot 1 of SUPC's Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSNA) Framework Agreement (ITS4043 SU). Ref: 581593-2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806031
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535967
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,818 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months 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 STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rene.de-sousa@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
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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