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title: "DDaT19296 - SCARF 20 CPU Procurement"
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# DDaT19296 - SCARF 20 CPU Procurement

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f1306cd-1a5b-4b83-8fde-3cd66affc4d8

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DDaT19296 - SCARF 20 CPU Procurement" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the acquisition of SCARF High Performance Cluster equipment, classified under the category of information systems and servers. This award notice, published on 13th December 2019, marks the completion of the process which took place under a selective procurement method as a call-off from the LUPC framework SSSNA Lot 3b. The contract, valued at £275,000, was awarded to XMA Ltd, with the contract period set from 22nd November 2019 to 14th February 2020. The delivery locations for this procurement were specified to be in the postal area SW1H 0ET.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-performance computing and related technology services. Companies with expertise in the provision of advanced information systems and servers, especially those capable of meeting the demands for high-performance computing solutions, would be well-suited to consider future competitive bids. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate substantial business growth by establishing partnerships with public sector organisations like UK Shared Business Services Limited, enhancing their visibility and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** UKRI had a requirement to procure SCARF High Performance Cluster equipment. This contract has been sourced against the LUPC framework SSSNA Lot 3b.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef46738b-106b-4bdd-b705-25c8d6b42dff |
| 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 | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2019 - 14 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2019 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef46738b-106b-4bdd-b705-25c8d6b42dff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef46738b-106b-4bdd-b705-25c8d6b42dff
  13th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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