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title: "DDaT19033 UKRI Deep Learning Cluster"
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# DDaT19033 UKRI Deep Learning Cluster

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1586e119-79a2-4485-8ac9-4f789848f181

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "DDaT19033 UKRI Deep Learning Cluster" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is based in Swindon, England. The contract, valued at £441,666, pertains to the procurement of hardware in the IT industry, specifically a deep learning cluster comprising a Nvidia DGX-2 system and associated components. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period concluding on 2nd February 2019, and the contract period running from 4th February 2019 to 30th March 2022.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their operations in the technology sector. Companies with expertise in high-performance computing, hardware supply, and data technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. With demands for advanced IT solutions on the rise, suppliers in this domain could potentially leverage this procurement to enhance their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition***UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for a Deep Learning cluster, consisting of a Nvidia DGX-2 system, 250TB of storage, a data transfer node and 100GbE networking. This has been sourced via a Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Lot3b (OEM Solutions for HPC or DIC) Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e72982b5-bcf3-4c1a-b394-53cb41f1b49f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 30 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £441,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £441,666 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2019 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e72982b5-bcf3-4c1a-b394-53cb41f1b49f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e72982b5-bcf3-4c1a-b394-53cb41f1b49f
  7th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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