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title: "UKRI-2341 High Performance Computer (HPC) System for the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation"
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# UKRI-2341 High Performance Computer (HPC) System for the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5025d06-a10a-4205-9487-412f62a38878

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is procuring a High Performance Computer (HPC) System for the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation. This tender falls under the Computer equipment and supplies category with a total budget of £20 million. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on June 30, 2023, and the contract period spanning from September 4, 2023, to October 31, 2024.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide HPC systems, software, maintenance & support, and associated works. Businesses catering to computer technology and digital innovation sectors would find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities. UK-based and international companies can participate, given the delivery addresses across various regions.

## Notice

The Hartree Centre will soon be tendering for an accelerated HPC system, software, maintenance & support, and associated electrical and cooling installation works. The system will support the Hartree Centre's HPC and AI workloads as well as providing a stepping-stone for its exascale ambitions, and be delivered into a newly built data centre in 2024. The total budget for this project is PS20m inclusive of VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1809eca3-9e18-4818-876e-3de0f5148889 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,666,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2023 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1809eca3-9e18-4818-876e-3de0f5148889

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1809eca3-9e18-4818-876e-3de0f5148889
  26th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=744055089
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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