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Provision of Servers Package for the CMAC Data Lab

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Servers Package for the CMAC Data Lab." This project is categorised under the education industry and involves acquiring multiple hardware servers to enhance the new equipment and software for the Data Lab project. The procurement stage is at the completion phase, with the award and contract already concluded. The procurement was executed as a direct award under the Servers, Storage, and Solutions National Agreement, with procurement method details specifying that there was no prior publication for a call for competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 27th May 2025, and the delivery location is specified at the University of Strathclyde.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large businesses specialising in IT hardware and infrastructure, as demonstrated by the involvement of Dell Corporation Limited as the supplier. Companies already established in the field of educational technology or those providing advanced computing solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially those aligned with large-scale initiatives in academic environments. The focus on high-performance computing and specific technologies like the Nvidia InfiniBand Switch highlights the demand for innovative and robust technological solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Servers Package for the CMAC Data Lab

Notice Description

The Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation (CMAC) Centre seeks multiple hardware servers to support the new equipment and software for the Data Lab project. The hardware includes Servers for the Knowledge Graph platform, Servers for the HPC Cluster, General additional servers and an Nvidia InfiniBand Switch.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation (CMAC) Centre seeks multiple hardware servers to support the new equipment and software for the Data Lab project. The hardware includes Servers for the Knowledge Graph platform, Servers for the HPC Cluster, General additional servers and an Nvidia InfiniBand Switch.

Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award under Lot 1- Servers via the Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) - Reference: ITS4043.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806038
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535979
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
£299,093 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 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

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535979
    Provision of Servers Package for the CMAC Data Lab - The Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation (CMAC) Centre seeks multiple hardware servers to support the new equipment and software for the Data Lab project. The hardware includes Servers for the Knowledge Graph platform, Servers for the HPC Cluster, General additional servers and an Nvidia InfiniBand Switch.

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