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title: "Purchase of specialist high performance computing kit"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of specialist high performance computing kit

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3e48bcc-8f14-409e-a7d8-63ba3c02cae5

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully completed the purchase of specialist high-performance computing kit through a direct award tender process. The procurement involved the acquisition of 2 Supermicro Servers in the category of Computer equipment and supplies, with a contract value of £57,530.34. The procurement method was a Direct Award, and the tender had a closing date of 8th April 2022.

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses in the technology sector interested in providing high-performance computing solutions. Sheffield Hallam University, the buying organisation, based in Sheffield, England, awarded the contract to Q Associates Limited. The contract period runs from 9th April 2022 to 8th April 2025, offering a strategic partnership for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the computer equipment and supplies market.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University identified a need for 2 Supermicro Servers. We decided to award to this supplier as they met the exact configuration requested due to a shortage of the specific GPU accelerators

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5699393c-36f0-4208-a8b8-4b2c629b56a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2022 - 8 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,530 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,530 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Q ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2022 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5699393c-36f0-4208-a8b8-4b2c629b56a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5699393c-36f0-4208-a8b8-4b2c629b56a4
  27th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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