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title: "3450/AMRC/GM/22 High specification computer workstation x2 and Edge device x2 - AWARD"
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# 3450/AMRC/GM/22 High specification computer workstation x2 and Edge device x2 - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40d5ece0-41b9-4693-9e3c-1a90f8ebacb1

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for High specification computer workstations and Edge devices. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure with a closing date for tenders on 13/09/2022. The contract value is GBP 111,978.22 for the period from 08/10/2022 to 28/02/2023. The buying organisation is the University of Sheffield located in Rotherham, United Kingdom, under the industry category of Computer equipment and supplies.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialised in computer equipment and supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The University of Sheffield is seeking end-to-end solutions including design, delivery, installation, and continuing support of computer systems. Businesses interested can register on the University's e-tendering system to access the full technical specification and submit their tenders.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of AMRC Cymru for High specification computer workstation x2 and Edge device x2. Scope of Requirement: The AMRC Cymru is developing its Artificial Intelligence capabilities and has identified the training, hardware and software platforms required to support the milestones detailed in the AI roadmap for the next 5 years. Among the hardware requirements are 2 high specification computer workstations one general data science machine and one high GPU power machine for graphical machine learning training and experimentation work, this may include creation of synthetic data from graphical simulations. Furthermore, the need for embedded devices capable of 'on the edge' inferencing has been identified to support AI in manufacturing solutions. The tender is split into three lots LOT 1: GPU Computer Workstation LOT 2: Data Science Computer Workstation LOT 3: Edge Computing x 2 The computer workstations must be able to operate as standalone workstations to include screens, periphery equipment, OS, etc. and facilitate remote access operation when needed. Provision, Design, and Integration of the Computer systems The AMRC is seeking an end-to-end solution including design, delivery, installation, commissioning ensuring a satisfactory installation of the computer systems and continuing support of systems updates and operation. To also include any required software subscriptions. It is requested that suppliers respond to this tender specification in the following format and that quotations are structured in such a way to mirror this response. This will enable the AMRC to conduct an accurate comparison of specifications from Tenderers. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 13/09/2022 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c1e9c74-4c6a-467e-8fac-499c57942d9e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,978 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCAN COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 30211400 - Computer configurations
- 30213300 - Desktop computer
- 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
- 30237300 - Computer supplies
- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2022 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c1e9c74-4c6a-467e-8fac-499c57942d9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c1e9c74-4c6a-467e-8fac-499c57942d9e
  7th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

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