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title: "HPC Computer Nodes for Blue Pebble Cluster"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# HPC Computer Nodes for Blue Pebble Cluster

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f52d50ca-c657-48f5-87fc-bf7a52a87267

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is conducting a procurement process for the tender titled "HPC Computer Nodes for Blue Pebble Cluster". This contract falls under the category of "goods" within the industry of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. The procurement process took place in Bristol, located in the South West region of England. This award has a contract period beginning on 2nd March 2020 and concluding on 1st March 2025, with a total value of £240,000 resulting from a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 28th February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-performance computing and related technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply computing nodes, hardware, or associated services would be well-positioned to explore possibilities for collaboration or new contracts within this framework. Engaging with the University of Bristol may also offer avenues for networking and joint ventures, particularly for firms aiming to strengthen their presence in the higher education sector.

## Notice

HPC Nodes for Blue Pebble Cluster. Direct award from SUPC SSSNA Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af4bd9a2-6bee-432d-ab8c-89553c9cc0cf |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £232,000 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (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

- 10 Mar 2020 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af4bd9a2-6bee-432d-ab8c-89553c9cc0cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af4bd9a2-6bee-432d-ab8c-89553c9cc0cf
  10th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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