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title: "HPC GPU Expansion"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-883c526d-3224-4400-9cfc-3471deaa9405"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2025-06-09"
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# HPC GPU Expansion

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-883c526d-3224-4400-9cfc-3471deaa9405

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## Summary

The University of Southampton, located in England, has completed a procurement process titled "HPC GPU Expansion" under the industry category of "Hardware". This involved a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The tender, referenced as 2025UoS-1557, reached the award stage, with the award status being active. The contract was successfully awarded to CDW Limited and valued at £965,152.51, with the procurement stage completed on 14th April 2025. The procurement required hardware components compatible with existing systems, to be delivered to Southampton with the contract period commencing on 21st July 2025 and ending on 21st August 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in providing high-performance computing hardware components compatible with existing systems. Given the substantial contract value, large and well-established companies in the hardware industry, such as those capable of delivering bespoke computing solutions, might find opportunities for growth and partnership with established educational institutions like the University of Southampton. Although the initial procurement has been awarded to a large supplier, businesses seeking similar prospects can leverage framework agreements as a pathway into complex, high-value contracts.

## Notice

The University of Southampton requires some HPC GPU expansion hardware components which will form part of an upgrade. The hardware components must be compatible with the existing hardware.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ed94a7d-8b0d-4007-9767-accbae440c06 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 21 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £965,152 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £965,152 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2025 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ed94a7d-8b0d-4007-9767-accbae440c06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ed94a7d-8b0d-4007-9767-accbae440c06
  9th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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