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title: "HPC GPU Networking"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc3f9d95-e75b-45da-9233-dc7802de0306"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2023-03-27"
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# HPC GPU Networking

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc3f9d95-e75b-45da-9233-dc7802de0306

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has recently awarded the contract for HPC GPU Networking, involving the supply and warranty of switching equipment and associated cabling for connecting new GPU based HPC nodes to their existing setup. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract amounting to £26,493 GBP. The contract period is from 2nd March 2023 to 31st March 2023. The University of Southampton, located in Southampton, United Kingdom, was the buying organisation for this tender in the goods category.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those proficient in networking and software development services, to engage and potentially secure contracts with the University of Southampton. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this particular tender. Being part of the framework agreement, the procurement process involved a selective method, demonstrating the university's targeted approach to fulfilling their networking requirements.

## Notice

Supply and warranty of switching equipment and associated cabling to connect 12 new GPU based HPC nodes into our existing infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf5a7ce-957b-4d56-b9f5-7814172dccdc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,493 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,493 |
| 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 | XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2023 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf5a7ce-957b-4d56-b9f5-7814172dccdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf5a7ce-957b-4d56-b9f5-7814172dccdc
  27th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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