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title: "Supply of GPU Nodes"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Supply of GPU Nodes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63c5e308-f134-4dd2-89de-539cf81d7148

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the supply of GPU Nodes to XMA Limited, valued at £44,532. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to computer servers, and was conducted via a selective method using a framework agreement. The award was officially noted on 2nd March 2021, with the contract set to commence on the same date and lasting until 1st March 2024. The relevant delivery address for this procurement is located in the South West region of England.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in server equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide competitive pricing and robust warranty options may find this award appealing. As the contract is rooted in a framework agreement, businesses that are part of similar arrangements or have experience with direct awards will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract to XMA for the supply of GPU Nodes and 3 years warranty. This has been direct awarded via the SUPC SSSNA Framework Lot 3b, using the ranked award mechanism

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4358f519-0bbd-4b5e-9501-92f399b40684 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2021 - 1 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,532 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,532 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS8 1QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4358f519-0bbd-4b5e-9501-92f399b40684

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4358f519-0bbd-4b5e-9501-92f399b40684
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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