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title: "GB-newcastle: T20/0046 HPC expansion"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE"
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# GB-newcastle: T20/0046 HPC expansion

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49fe3332-bef8-4891-98ed-4f0db75de876

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is currently conducting an open procurement process for the expansion of its HPC cluster. The tender, titled "GB-newcastle: T20/0046 HPC expansion," involves the provision of data-processing hardware, specifically the addition of 12 compute nodes and a storage solution. This process is in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 17 May 2021, and the contract set to commence on 24 May 2021, lasting until 24 May 2024. The project is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, within the North East region of the United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value of £500,000.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in high-performance computing and data-processing hardware. Companies that manufacture or supply SuperMicro-based components, Infiniband switches, and storage solutions would be particularly well-suited for this tender. Additionally, businesses that focus on technology services, including integration and support for HPC systems, may find their expertise in demand as the University transitions to the new interconnection fabric.

## Notice

Northumbria University has an HPC cluster (Oswald) which utilises Intel Omniopath (OPA) as the node interconnection fabric. As Intel has stopped future development of OPA we want to migrate to use Mellanox Infiniband node interconnection fabric. We have a requirement to expand the cluster by adding another 12 compute nodes which will be connected using IB. We must keep the current cluster intact and operational, so we need to add an OPA-IB Bridge (LNET-Router) and then migrate our current nodes over to IB over time. We also require another 120TB of storage as a SAS connected JBOD. Items required *12 Nodes, ~120TB storage, Infiniband Switch, OPA-IB Bridge(Lnet Router) *All hardware to be SuperMicro based, with the exception of the Infiband switch.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af630f4c-13da-4854-9fd6-367460324138 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 24 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE2 1XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 17:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af630f4c-13da-4854-9fd6-367460324138

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af630f4c-13da-4854-9fd6-367460324138
  29th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-newcastle:-T20/0046-HPC-expansion/YY9Z25V4M5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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