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title: "IT18216 - HPC SCARF Cluster Nodes"
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# IT18216 - HPC SCARF Cluster Nodes

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaa04cd7-fd94-4a79-b504-f786109b6b56

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## Summary

The procurement process for "IT18216 - HPC SCARF Cluster Nodes" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is based in Swindon, England. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically covering office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies, with a total contract value of £105,859.67. The tender was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a direct award via the SUPC SSSNA Lot 3b framework. The award was made on 27th November 2018, with the contract period spanning from 28th November 2018 to 30th March 2022. The tender attracted interest from small and medium enterprises (SMEs). 

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the computing machinery and equipment sector, particularly those capable of supplying high-performance computing solutions. SMEs with relevant experience and capabilities in delivering similar goods would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders of this nature. By participating in such contracts, businesses can expand their client base and enhance their visibility within the public sector, paving the way for sustained growth and development.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation have procured HPC SCARF Cluster Nodes via the SUPC SSSNA Lot 3b framework as a direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c47084-964c-4c2d-9656-10f4ada20641 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2018 - 30 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,859 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,859 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2018 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c47084-964c-4c2d-9656-10f4ada20641

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c47084-964c-4c2d-9656-10f4ada20641
  17th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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