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title: "ECS Machine Learning Cluster"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# ECS Machine Learning Cluster

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-353d9c66-fcdb-4939-850e-0899b7be28c0

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed a public procurement process for the purchase of an ECS Machine Learning Cluster under the industry category of Servers (CPV: 48820000). The procurement process was a direct award to Dell Corporation Limited via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7th November 2024 and the award on 28th November 2024. The contract, valued at £77,997, will run from 28th November 2024 to 23rd January 2025 and will be delivered to the University's Highfield Campus in Southampton (SO17 1BJ).

This tender offers a substantial business opportunity, particularly for large companies experienced in delivering complex, high-value IT equipment and services. The successful completion of this project may open further collaborative opportunities with the University of Southampton, a prestigious institution known for its investment in advanced technology. Businesses specialised in machine learning technology and infrastructure are well-suited to compete in similar procurements, helping to drive innovation and support educational advancements.

## Notice

The University of Southampton ("University") wishes to conduct a direct award process for the purchase of a Machine Learning Cluster ("Goods/Services") to meet its requirements. The University has approached Dell ("Supplier") to obtain a quotation for the Goods/Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dc3499a-d000-47ff-a620-e739f7674c75 |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2024 - 23 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,997 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,997 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dc3499a-d000-47ff-a620-e739f7674c75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dc3499a-d000-47ff-a620-e739f7674c75
  28th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

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