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title: "UK SBS IT17471 High Performance Computing Grid for MRC"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cac243aa-1a70-4221-a882-8695eefd30e1"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2018-02-19"
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# UK SBS IT17471 High Performance Computing Grid for MRC

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cac243aa-1a70-4221-a882-8695eefd30e1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UK SBS IT17471 High Performance Computing Grid for MRC" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the supply of computer equipment and IT services in the United Kingdom's South East region. The contract, valued at £124,122, has successfully completed a selective procurement method, which involved awarding the contract to Dell Corporation LTD after a tender period that ended on 13th December 2017. The contract commenced on 12th February 2018 and is set to continue until 30th March 2023.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the technology and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing solutions. Companies that provide hardware, software, and IT maintenance services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially those equipped to handle complex installation and support requirements over a five-year commitment. Engaging with such tenders can enable businesses to expand their client base within public procurement.

## Notice

Installation, configuration,migration and testing of HPC grid: includes hardware, software and 5 years maintenance and support. Non Cloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a26c6ccc-6faa-41e9-b84c-44e4e4bedd5d |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2018 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,122 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,122 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a26c6ccc-6faa-41e9-b84c-44e4e4bedd5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a26c6ccc-6faa-41e9-b84c-44e4e4bedd5d
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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