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title: "UKRI - DDaT21409 - Supermicro Nodes"
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# UKRI - DDaT21409 - Supermicro Nodes

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d26c85e2-5323-47a2-b858-2b9120da79ad

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the contracting authority, which issued a contract titled "UKRI - DDaT21409 - Supermicro Nodes" in the mainframe hardware industry category. The contract, valued at £722,130.45, was awarded to XMA Limited and is part of a tender process that has been concluded under the SUPC SSSNA framework through a selective procurement method. The contract period began on 27th August 2021 and is set to run until 31st December 2021. Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 23rd August 2021, and the award notification published on 9th September 2021, detailing an active award status.

This contract represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in mainframe hardware and scientific computing technologies. Businesses with the capability to deliver Supermicro Nodes or similar hardware solutions may find this an advantageous space to explore, especially those familiar with framework agreements and direct award processes. The awarded contract highlights the need for reliable suppliers in the public sector, suggesting that competitors who can meet similar specifications and compliance requirements could leverage this opportunity to expand their market reach and strengthen partnerships with public sector entities.

## Notice

***This is not a call for competition*** This contract was awarded to XMA Ltd. for the procurement of Supermicro Nodes for scientific computing. This contract has been concluded under the SUPC SSSNA framework through the Direct award option. The contract is for four months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3ba763-7867-4309-a7fc-5d046ec21b83 |
| 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 | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £722,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £722,130 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2021 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3ba763-7867-4309-a7fc-5d046ec21b83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3ba763-7867-4309-a7fc-5d046ec21b83
  9th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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