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title: "2947/MH HPC Upgrades to provide interactive GPU compute capability"
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# 2947/MH HPC Upgrades to provide interactive GPU compute capability

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d20f2130-beeb-47fa-b24a-ae5b298558dc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Sheffield seeking to upgrade its High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility with a focus on interactive GPU compute capability. The tender, titled "2947/MH HPC Upgrades," falls under the goods category, specifically central processing units for microcomputers. This selective procurement, using a call-off from a framework agreement, has a total initial value of £561,000, potentially escalating to £1.5 million over the next four years. The tender period ended on 28 May 2021, while the contract commenced on 1 June 2021 and is due to conclude on 31 July 2025. The services will be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in computing technology and related services. Companies that offer innovative hardware upgrades, software solutions, or support services relevant to high-performance computing would be well-suited to compete. Given the substantial potential for further business linked to the University’s requirements over the contract period, this represents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the tech sector.

## Notice

The University has an existing HPC compute facility to which it wishes to upgrade as and when funding is made available, often at short notice, over the next 4 years and 2 months by which time it is expected to have become end of life and replaced. A further competition was run amongst all resellers who have a place in the SUPC SSSNA Framework Agreement. The initial spend is PS581K, after this no spend is guaranteed but could be worth upto an estimated PS1.5M based on previous research requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5568e5dd-6194-4abf-ad82-485d345b5f2c |
| 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 | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £561,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £561,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

### Codes

- 30215100 - Central processing units for microcomputers

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5568e5dd-6194-4abf-ad82-485d345b5f2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5568e5dd-6194-4abf-ad82-485d345b5f2c
  14th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk

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