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title: "High Performance Compute Cluster Nodes and Interconnect"
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# High Performance Compute Cluster Nodes and Interconnect

Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74e394d1-12c5-4ef4-aed5-d89f110b2c26

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the supply, delivery, and installation of high-performance computing cluster nodes and associated low latency high bandwidth interconnects for Diamond Light Source Ltd, located in Didcot, England. The total budget for this contract is £300,000 excluding VAT, with delivery and installation required by 31 March 2017. This public procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 15 December 2016 with an application deadline set for 20 January 2017. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the main category of procurement is classified under computer equipment and supplies.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT and computing sector, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing and related technologies. Companies that can integrate their hardware into existing infrastructures and ensure minimal service disruption would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the contract is also suitable for them. Engaging in this tender can enhance a business’s profile and foster growth through successful government contracts.

## Notice

The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of a number of high performance computing cluster nodes (HPC nodes) and associated low latency high bandwidth interconnect. The total budget for this contract is PS300,000 exc. VAT. The new hardware procured as part of this contract will need to be delivered and installed by the 31st March 2017. The service will be required to be installed in such a manner to minimise the downtime of service to Diamond users as this new hardware will be physically replacing existing HPC nodes in use. The removal and disposal of existing hardware will be the responsibility of Diamond. The new HPC cluster nodes will be integrated into an existing cluster and storage infrastructure. The management of the cluster nodes will be based on the use of IPMI and CFEngine, with Redhat used for operating system, and existing storage provided by Lustre and GPFS needing to be supported by any hardware provided. Additional information: If you are interested in this tender opportunity please create an account via the website link below: http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Procurement/ You will then be issued with a password to enable you to download the tender documents. In order to be considered, your response should arrive no later than midnight on Friday 20th January 2017. This can be emailed to diamondtenders@diamond.ac.uk before the tender deadline. An original plus two certified copies of your tender should also be sent to: Sue Blake at the address in I.1. *****Diamond Light Source will be closed over the Christmas period from Thursday 22nd December. Any contact made with us during this period will not be reviewed until we return on Tuesday 3rd January 2017. *****

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29518630-98e0-42ee-806f-d8e5e059dcf3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2017 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29518630-98e0-42ee-806f-d8e5e059dcf3
- 15 Dec 2016 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff5c5a0e-4be8-464e-bf9a-b6a85d1a2a6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29518630-98e0-42ee-806f-d8e5e059dcf3
  23rd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff5c5a0e-4be8-464e-bf9a-b6a85d1a2a6d
  15th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf642981-afcc-4ced-a296-e84ee71ed762
  OJEU Tender Notice (including tender evaluation criteria)

## Notice URLs

- http://www.diamond.ac.uk
- http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Procurement/

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