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title: "Advanced Research Computing/High Performance Computing Infrastructure"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK"
published: "2018-08-07"
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# Advanced Research Computing/High Performance Computing Infrastructure

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebbe6bfa-9890-4bed-aa71-bd755c145003

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Advanced Research Computing/High Performance Computing Infrastructure" tender initiated by the UNIVERSITY OF YORK, with a total value of £1,800,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of Supercomputers (CPV code 30211100) and was awarded after a selective tender process, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is situated in Yorkshire and the Humber, with a contract period commencing from 2 July 2018 and concluding on 1 October 2018. The tender period ended on 23 April 2018, and an award notice was published on 7 August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing technologies or related goods. Companies experienced in supplying advanced computing infrastructure, such as supercomputers or associated services, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. As this procurement involved a major educational institution, it may reflect an ongoing demand for technological innovations in academia, creating further expansion avenues for relevant businesses in the sector.

## Notice

Award of high performance computing infrastructure following further competition under Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7bfa3c-24b4-4807-bff7-d7f9c8e01b7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 1 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York 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

- 30211100 - Super computer

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2018 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7bfa3c-24b4-4807-bff7-d7f9c8e01b7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7bfa3c-24b4-4807-bff7-d7f9c8e01b7b
  7th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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