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title: "3074/MH HPC Cluster"
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# 3074/MH HPC Cluster

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35829e50-14cd-4e8e-b109-598d3d5ec157

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of a new High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility has been completed by the University of Sheffield, located in Sheffield, England. The tender, titled "3074/MH HPC Cluster," was initiated under the selective procurement method and awarded to Dell Corporation Limited following a further competition from the SUPC SSSNA Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £1,625,103, is part of a broader budget of £3,000,000. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract period running from December 21, 2021, to December 20, 2026. The project falls within the goods category, specifically computer configurations, and involves delivery to Yorkshire and the Humber region. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the technology and computing sectors. Companies that offer innovative computing solutions, infrastructure, or related services may find this an excellent fit for their capabilities. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can engage in a long-term strategic partnership with the University, while also benefiting from additional budget expansions that may arise over the next five years, allowing for further equipment provisioning and enhancement of their service offerings.

## Notice

The University ran a further competition amongst the members of Lot 3b of the SUPC SSSNA Framework Agreement for the provision of a new HPC facility. The initial purchase is to maximise the PS2M budget made available, the contract includes the University having the option to award further call offs for the same specified equipment for additional expansion should further budget be made available during the next 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22a52ff-078b-4f00-9944-b0948cea32f0 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2021 - 20 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,625,103 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211400 - Computer configurations

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2022 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22a52ff-078b-4f00-9944-b0948cea32f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22a52ff-078b-4f00-9944-b0948cea32f0
  4th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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