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title: "Further Competition for the Provision GPU Servers, under the SUPC - SSSNA [Lot 1 - Servers] Framework"
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# Further Competition for the Provision GPU Servers, under the SUPC - SSSNA [Lot 1 - Servers] Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf3ed2fe-163a-44e4-95d7-9ce414b7afe5

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed a tender process for the procurement of GPU servers, specifically seeking two sets of compute capabilities. This procurement falls under the "Servers" category and is part of the SUPC - Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework, utilising a selective procurement method. The total contract value is £47,500, with the contract period running from 1st October 2021 until 30th September 2022. The tender period ended on 10th June 2021, and the successful supplier is Lenovo Global Technology UK Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in supplying technical equipment like servers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sectors (VCSE) may find this competition accessible, allowing them to engage with a prestigious educational institution. By participating in such contracts, businesses can enhance their visibility and credibility while potentially securing longer-term relationships with major public sector buyers.

## Notice

The University seeks to procure 2 (two) sets of compute capabilities ("Goods") focused on the delivery of GPU accelerated computations. We require a rack mounted server solution delivering a strong price to performance ratio. Additional information: Further Competition under the SUPC - Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA), [Lot 1 - Servers] Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4f684c-a294-4fc9-a84e-88df1335eff7 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,500 |
| 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 | LENOVO GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2021 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4f684c-a294-4fc9-a84e-88df1335eff7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4f684c-a294-4fc9-a84e-88df1335eff7
  28th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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