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title: "Compute Nodes"
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# Compute Nodes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1563c3e-0bbf-4d34-a7e9-270cab4ea2ca

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a tender titled "Compute Nodes," issued by the University of Manchester, located in Manchester, England. The contract focuses on the provision of high-performance computing power through a cluster of commodity components, falling under the industry category of Computer Equipment and Supplies (CPV code: 30200000). This procurement was initiated on 6th January 2021, with a contract period running until 31st March 2021. The total value of the contract amounts to £149,392.26, and it was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation process, with the tender period having ended on 24th December 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in computer equipment and high-performance computing solutions to engage with a prestigious academic institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit from this tender, as it is designed to encourage competition among diverse suppliers. The expertise in providing computing hardware and solutions aligned with high-performance requirements will be key for businesses looking to compete successfully in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Department of Physics and Astronomy require the provision of Compute Nodes. The major requirement is to provide significant high performance computing power through a cluster of commodity components.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8baaabf-ebed-4cb7-8474-d3f6abc29a6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,392 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,392 |
| 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 MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LENOVO TECHNOLOGY (UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8baaabf-ebed-4cb7-8474-d3f6abc29a6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8baaabf-ebed-4cb7-8474-d3f6abc29a6a
  18th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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