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title: "Isambard 3"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03db79dc-977c-42d8-8b9e-cae5c9b24343"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2024-01-30"
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# Isambard 3

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03db79dc-977c-42d8-8b9e-cae5c9b24343

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the procurement of Isambard 3, valued at £7,650,032. The procurement method was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to start on 30th March 2023 and end on 29th March 2028. The procurement stage was marked as complete, and the tender period ended on 10th February 2023.

Businesses in the computer equipment and supplies industry could identify growth opportunities through competing for this contract. Specifically, firms involved in supercomputers may find this tender suitable for their capabilities. As the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, it indicates a potential for future similar opportunities within the goods category. The University of Bristol, as the buying organisation, offers a potential avenue for building strategic partnerships and future collaborations in related procurement processes.

## Notice

Notice of Isambard 3 procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689eee36-0340-4f98-a5c7-d6be3c4ab52c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2023 - 29 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,650,032 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,650,032 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30211100 - Super computer

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2024 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689eee36-0340-4f98-a5c7-d6be3c4ab52c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689eee36-0340-4f98-a5c7-d6be3c4ab52c
  30th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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