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title: "Contract for the supply of HPC Cluster to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the supply of HPC Cluster to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cb99d90-09b1-451d-9441-7f5e1e15f8e1

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a contract for the supply of an HPC Cluster, valued at £133,001.18, located in Birmingham, England. The procurement process involved a direct award method with the tender period concluding on 19th March 2020. The contract was effective from 27th March 2020 to 17th April 2020, with the contract award notice published on 4th May 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the computer equipment and supplies sector, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing technologies. Companies that have the capacity to deliver sophisticated computing solutions and possess experience in similar contracts would be well-positioned to engage in future procurement opportunities with the University of Birmingham and potentially expand their market presence.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of HPC Cluster to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44a140e8-6470-4522-b994-5ce3c25713b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2020 - 17 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,001 |
| 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 BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 4 May 2020 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44a140e8-6470-4522-b994-5ce3c25713b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44a140e8-6470-4522-b994-5ce3c25713b6
  4th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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