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Research Computing Infrastructure - High Speed Storage

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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18 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, acting as the buying organisation, has completed an award for a contract titled "Research Computing Infrastructure - High Speed Storage" as part of its procurement process. This initiative, under the industry category of Education, involves the acquisition of high-speed storage and associated infrastructure to support the university's Research Compute Cluster. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 29th April 2026 and the procurement stage now being at the 'contract' phase. The location for the delivery of the goods is Edinburgh, within the UKM75 region, and the conduct of the process adheres to the Servers, Storage, and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Lot 2 framework, facilitated by the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC). The final contract value is set at £739,670.50.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in high-speed storage solutions, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support and infrastructure services. Although the contract was awarded to Fsas Technologies, larger enterprises with a similar focus could find significant growth potential by engaging in comparable tenders in the education sector, potentially leading to partnerships with prestigious institutions such as the University of Edinburgh. The project’s nature, involving sophisticated storage technologies, is ideal for companies with existing capabilities in these areas, aiming to expand their market reach through high-value contracts within the academic sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Computing Infrastructure - High Speed Storage

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh require procuring high speed storage, associated infrastructure and 5 year support for the Universities Research Compute Cluster.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh a procuring high speed storage, associated infrastructure and 5 year support for the Universities Research Compute Cluster. Procurement is via Direct Award (Ranked), Lot 2 - Storage, Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA),ITS4043, Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC).. Note, procurement was via Direct Award (Ranked), and therefore Award Criteria was not applicable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831870
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556011
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£739,670 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FSAS TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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