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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4545 STFC Hartree Combined Solution software and accessories"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4545 STFC Hartree Combined Solution software and accessories

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74f945a1-977a-40d8-af0c-66ad8858c972

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently completed the procurement process for the UKRI-4545 STFC Hartree Combined Solution software and accessories. This procurement falls under the Network Infrastructure industry category and was conducted through a direct award method under the SUPC Framework 581593-2021/SSSNA National Agreement Lot 3. The contract, valued at £795,143.08, was awarded to Dell Corporation Ltd on 19 December 2024. The procurement process was managed from UKRI's office in Swindon, and delivery addresses for the items include the UK, Europe, and various international locations. The contract period started on 20 December 2024 and will end on 29 January 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in network infrastructure solutions and virtualised computing management. While this specific tender was conducted through direct award and not open to SMEs or VCSEs, similar future opportunities may arise. Businesses specialising in advanced computing management and looking to expand their footprint within government and research sectors would have been particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the scale and scope of the project.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Hartree Super Computing Centre (SCC) had a requirement for a virtualised computing management, networking and storage infrastructure. This was processed on a direct award through the SUPC Framework 581593-2021/SSSNA National Agreement Lot 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c1198e-9add-4a0b-a6f8-bcb3c4ae0156 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 29 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £795,143 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £795,143 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c1198e-9add-4a0b-a6f8-bcb3c4ae0156

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c1198e-9add-4a0b-a6f8-bcb3c4ae0156
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=910731995
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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