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title: "UKRI-2341 High Performance Computer (HPC) System for the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation"
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# UKRI-2341 High Performance Computer (HPC) System for the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e98c9cc4-92bd-4956-8169-24c437f84999

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the UKRI-2341 High Performance Computer (HPC) System for the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 30211100 for a supercomputer. The contract value is £15,830,000. The procurement method used was a selective process with a tender period ending on 14th December 2023. The contract runs from 1st March 2024 to 22nd February 2030, with Lenovo Global Technology UK Limited being the supplier.

This opportunity offers potential for business growth in the technology industry. Companies specialized in supercomputers and high-tech solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The UKRI aims to enhance its HPC capabilities by replacing the Scafell Pike system, offering a long-term partnership opportunity for suppliers to contribute to cutting-edge digital innovation projects within the UK and beyond.

## Notice

The STFC Hartree Centre is seeking to procure a replacement for its production HPC facility, Scafell Pike. As such this will be the Centre's main "workhorse" system for the next 5+ years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3191b18-9b6d-4426-9933-c85c52a039ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 22 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,830,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,830,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | LENOVO GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211100 - Super computer

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2024 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3191b18-9b6d-4426-9933-c85c52a039ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3191b18-9b6d-4426-9933-c85c52a039ee
  8th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=854184908
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue

## Provenance

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