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title: "UK SBS PR17182 SCARF Upgrade"
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# UK SBS PR17182 SCARF Upgrade

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6612a296-1b45-4bb1-8b46-103248e79832

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the tender process for the "UK SBS PR17182 SCARF Upgrade", aimed at enhancing High Performance Compute (HPC) capabilities for the Scientific Computing Department at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for computer servers (CPV Code: 48822000). The tender period concluded on 19 December 2017, with the awarded contract valued at £1,064,437.18, running from 20 December 2017 to 18 December 2020. The project is situated in the South East of England and was awarded as a direct call-off under the Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA), Lot 3B.

This procurement presents a considerable opportunity for businesses engaged in advanced computing technologies and infrastructure solutions. Companies that specialise in computer servers, HPC technology, and related services are well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Furthermore, with the continued expansion of user demands in the SCARF programme, businesses can leverage this growth in HPC capabilities to secure future contracts and partnerships with public sector organisations focused on innovation and research support.

## Notice

AWARDED AS A DIRECT AWARD UNDER THE SERVERS, STORAGE & SOLUTIONS NATIONAL AGREEMENT (SSSNA) Lot 3B (2016/S 061-103632) The Scientific Computing Department in the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) spearheads the exploitation of e-infrastructure throughout the council's programmes, the research communities they support and the national science and engineering base. A key part of this programme is the provision of High Performance Compute clusters, including the Scientific Computing and Applications Resource for Facilities (SCARF). STFC requires an expansion to its SCARF cluster to supplement its compute capability, in order to enable the service to continue providing cutting edge HPC technology and to keep up with its expanding user base.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3612aed7-43d1-4a50-a411-dac31d35f9be |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2017 - 18 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,064,437 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,064,437 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (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

- 28 Mar 2018 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3612aed7-43d1-4a50-a411-dac31d35f9be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3612aed7-43d1-4a50-a411-dac31d35f9be
  28th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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