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title: "HPC Cluster"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY"
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# HPC Cluster

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58d44e36-571a-4cc4-a7f2-36629810ddae

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "HPC Cluster" was conducted by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, focusing on the provision of computer servers. This project falls under the goods category and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework. The tender period concluded on 12th August 2020, with the contract commencing on 30th November 2021 and expected to end on 31st December 2028. The total contract value is £408,594.58, with delivery taking place at a specified location in Crowmarsh Gifford, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in computing solutions, particularly those capable of supplying high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. Companies with expertise in computer servers and related technologies would find themselves well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, large-scale suppliers are particularly encouraged to engage in this competitive process, as the awarded contract reflects a substantial commitment to technological advancement in the field of ecology and hydrology.

## Notice

HPC Computer Cluster for 4 Sites - call off from Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) ITS4031 SU Lot 3b following a mini competition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a57a4c9-863e-443c-884e-940ecec58ff3 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £408,594 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £408,594 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | CROWMARSH GIFFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a57a4c9-863e-443c-884e-940ecec58ff3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a57a4c9-863e-443c-884e-940ecec58ff3
  19th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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