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title: "T22/0124 Further Competition for HPC Cluster under SSSNA LOT 4"
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# T22/0124 Further Competition for HPC Cluster under SSSNA LOT 4

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-067867e4-be1f-4d40-a5c6-6fc2e4a7de02

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle has awarded a £6,000,000 contract to Logicalis UK Ltd. The contract involves the design, maintenance, and support of a Linux-based HPC Solution, comprising General Purpose HPC and High Memory HPC. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the contract period starting on March 31, 2024, and ending on March 30, 2029. The location for delivery is in the North East region of the United Kingdom under the CPV classification scheme for Computer equipment and supplies.

This tender for the HPC Cluster presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in computer equipment and supplies, particularly those with expertise in Linux-based solutions. Companies capable of delivering and supporting HPC infrastructure with high computational power and memory requirements would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method being open allows a broad range of suppliers to participate, fostering competition and innovation in the computer technology sector.

## Notice

Northumbria University has conducted a Mini- Competition under SSSNA Lot 4 for a partner to design, maintain and support the implementation of a Linux based HPC Solution. The solution will have four major elements to it: General Purpose HPC (CPU Based) These nodes will be used for general HPC workloads High Memory HPC (CPU Based) These nodes will be used for any applications that require more RAM per core than the General-Purpose HPC Nodes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc7c8c1-f0fa-4c85-be68-7133ffa2c3ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOGICALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2024 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc7c8c1-f0fa-4c85-be68-7133ffa2c3ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc7c8c1-f0fa-4c85-be68-7133ffa2c3ed
  18th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=849864990
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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