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title: "HPC (High Performance Computing) Cluster"
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# HPC (High Performance Computing) Cluster

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEACH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c68f8ea3-db0e-4e37-b6af-8c74d867cbc8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the High Performance Computing (HPC) Cluster was conducted by UK Research & Innovation - Medical Research Council, with a contract valued at £827,907.73. The contract, which involves computer servers as specified under CPV code 48822000, was awarded to XMA Ltd. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the tender period concluding on 31 March 2021 and the contract period spanning from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021. The project is located in the East of England, UK and the procurement method was classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the IT and computer services sector, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing technologies. Companies that can provide advanced computing nodes, storage solutions, and related hardware would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The involvement of a large supplier like XMA Ltd suggests that competitive offers and innovative solutions from other firms could differentiate new entrants and enhance bidder success in this lucrative area of public procurement.

## Notice

High Performance Computer nodes, Storage systems and Servers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36868f3a-870d-49bd-a847-2bcc6cb86257 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £827,907 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £827,907 |
| 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 - MEDICAL RESEACH COUNCIL |
| 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 | XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36868f3a-870d-49bd-a847-2bcc6cb86257

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36868f3a-870d-49bd-a847-2bcc6cb86257
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=588671069
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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