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title: "HPC system \"QUASAR\", support and maintenance"
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# HPC system "QUASAR", support and maintenance

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c492178-a4f4-48a8-8615-6a5b74f470ab

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through UK Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded a contract for the support and maintenance of the HPC system "QUASAR". This procurement falls under the hardware installation services category, with additional classifications in IT and computer-related services. Located in England, specifically with a delivery address in OX11 0QX, this completed tender was conducted as a selective mini competition under Lot 4 of the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA). The contract, valued at GBP 3,249,993.87, commenced on 21st February 2025 and will end on 31st March 2028.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, hardware consultancy, software development, and computer-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from engaging in similar future procurements to expand their market reach and enhance their service portfolio. Large companies like Dell Corporation Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the competitive edge through their established capabilities, highlighting the potential for other firms with robust expertise in hardware and software support to thrive in this sector.

## Notice

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for HPC system "QUASAR", support and maintenance. This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) - Lot 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e365ad-63c6-4e28-8b63-566c8be392ce |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,249,993 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,249,993 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 51611100 - Hardware installation services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 72710000 - Local area network services
- 72720000 - Wide area network services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72810000 - Computer audit services
- 72820000 - Computer testing services
- 72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 09:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e365ad-63c6-4e28-8b63-566c8be392ce
- 24 Mar 2025 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e365ad-63c6-4e28-8b63-566c8be392ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e365ad-63c6-4e28-8b63-566c8be392ce
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a0f01e5-4146-4a4a-950d-ad0b548df43e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/643ee9ae-6668-48b3-8aa9-8c6bb514e6d7

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