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title: "Contract for the Supply of Extra GPU Nodes to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of Extra GPU Nodes to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21c17c26-3aeb-4161-a0f0-8281c963bfb3

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has recently awarded a contract for the supply of extra GPU nodes as a call-off from a local framework agreement. The contract falls under the computer-related equipment category, with a total value of £383,777.21. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on February 20, 2023. The contract period runs from February 21, 2023, to April 21, 2023, with the University of Birmingham being the buying organisation located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the computer-related equipment industry, to engage with the University of Birmingham. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on SME suitability in the procurement process. OCF Data Limited was the successful supplier for this contract, highlighting the potential for successful collaborations between the University and similar SMEs in the future.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Extra GPU Nodes to the University of Birmingham Made as a call off to local framework agreement FRAM SC3818/15

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6f8e41-99fa-4eae-a66a-5e526eb227d5 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2023 - 21 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £383,777 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £319,814 |
| 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 | OCF DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2023 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6f8e41-99fa-4eae-a66a-5e526eb227d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6f8e41-99fa-4eae-a66a-5e526eb227d5
  19th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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