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title: "Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Guided Deployment & Configuration of the High-Performance Computing Cluster (HPC) for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)"
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# Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Guided Deployment & Configuration of the High-Performance Computing Cluster (HPC) for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8a9c35b-9fad-41ad-8fb7-8b8ea918f1d9

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## Summary

Keele University has recently awarded a contract for the Supply, Delivery, Guided Deployment & Configuration of the High-Performance Computing Cluster (HPC) for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7). The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is GBP 483,329.95, with a tender deadline of 26th April 2023, and a contract period running from 16th May 2023 to 31st December 2023. The procurement falls under the goods category and is located in ST5 5NB, England.

Businesses specialized in computer equipment and supplies can benefit from opportunities created by this tender. SMEs particularly stand to gain as the contracting authority, Keele University, has indicated their suitability for participation. Hewlett-Packard Ltd. was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for large-scale suppliers in the industry to secure business growth. The overall process reflects a strategic investment by the university in advanced computing technology, fostering innovation in the region.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Guided Deployment & Configuration of the High-Performance Computing Cluster (HPC) for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) . The procurement process conducted was a further competition under Lot 4 of the SSSNA - Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement Framework Agreement Number: ITS4043 SU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e34b1337-2e4a-4784-8ae6-ae805cf8bf8b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £483,329 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £483,329 |
| 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEWLETT-PACKARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2023 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e34b1337-2e4a-4784-8ae6-ae805cf8bf8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e34b1337-2e4a-4784-8ae6-ae805cf8bf8b
  23rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.keele.ac.uk/

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