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title: "546 - Machine Learning Server"
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# 546 - Machine Learning Server

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-255f836f-cce3-4d5e-8fec-cd5227dac753

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Aston University involves the acquisition of a high-performance Machine Learning GPU server, which is intended to enhance research capabilities at the institution. This tender falls under the classification of 'Servers' within the goods category and the total allocated budget is £54,906, including taxes and delivery costs. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and conclude on 31st January 2022. The award of the contract to Novatech Limited was completed on 2nd February 2021, with the contract details published on 10th February 2021. The delivery address for the server is located in Birmingham, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-performance computing and server technology. Companies that can supply scholarly institutions with cutting-edge machine learning hardware, specifically SMEs with expertise in tailored technology solutions, will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Efforts to engage in collaborative research projects or deliver advanced training solutions for educational purposes may also align well with this contract, allowing firms to demonstrate their capabilities to a key market sector.

## Notice

Aston University has completed the procurement of 1 x high-performance Machine Learning GPU server for the development of complex deep learning models. This server will make our research more competitive by allowing us to develop and investigate complex models using large volumes of data, bridging the gap between the small-scale prototypes that can be developed using high-specs desktop PCs and the much larger, cloud-based solutions that some mature projects may require. The server will support the development of high-quality research not only on the development of new models, but also in a variety of applications including computer vision, robotics and bioinformatics. It will also facilitate the specific training of doctoral students in the main models and techniques of deep learning. Finally, we intend to use the server to further catalyse collaboration across the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, especially to form links between our Computer Scientists and colleagues applying machine learning in the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT) and the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI). Aston has a maximum budget of PS54,906 this is including VAT, delivered duty paid (DDP), and all other charges & taxes, delivery, installation, commissioning and acceptance costs where Aston anticipates that a minimum of 12 months parts and labour warranty and a minimum of 36 month servicing and maintenance are included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbdd20da-c869-4953-9e07-e4605b20cf54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2021 - 8 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,687 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbdd20da-c869-4953-9e07-e4605b20cf54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbdd20da-c869-4953-9e07-e4605b20cf54
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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