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title: "POETS FPGA Cluster"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f050daed-c611-4f62-90f0-3034bd05f284"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2022-07-12"
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# POETS FPGA Cluster

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f050daed-c611-4f62-90f0-3034bd05f284

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has recently awarded a contract for the "POETS FPGA Cluster," which involves the supply of a state-of-the-art FPGA cluster along with a three-year warranty. This award, part of the goods procurement category within the computer equipment and supplies sector, is valued at £198,884.94 and was issued following a selective procurement method via the SUPC SSNA Framework Agreement, Lot 3B. The contract period commenced on 31st May 2022 and extends until 30th May 2025, with the decision being officially published on 12th July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment and technology supply, particularly those that can meet the advanced specifications required for the FPGA cluster. Companies that are medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete in this market, especially those with the capacity to provide innovative technological solutions and reliable warranties. Suppliers who are familiar with framework agreements and have a track record of delivering quality goods in the academic or technological sectors may find this an advantageous market entry point.

## Notice

Supply of a local state-of-the-art FPGA cluster and three year warranty period. This contract has been awarded. Additional information: Direct Award via the SUPC SSNA Framework Agreement, Lot3B

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5924a433-7ba4-49d2-a892-1e4539a41d5c |
| 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 | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2022 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £198,884 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,884 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| 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

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2022 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5924a433-7ba4-49d2-a892-1e4539a41d5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5924a433-7ba4-49d2-a892-1e4539a41d5c
  12th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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