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title: "RHUL-25032 Graphics Processing Units/Servers for the Astronomy Group"
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# RHUL-25032 Graphics Processing Units/Servers for the Astronomy Group

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fefe67e0-2c56-4d22-a3ee-f62a44de8986

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## Summary

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has recently awarded a contract to Dell Corporation Limited for the provision of Graphics Processing Units/Servers for their Astronomy Group. The procurement falls under the industry category of Servers (CPV code 48820000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded following a Further Competition via Lot 1 (Servers) of the HE Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA), referenced as ITS4043 SU. The total value of the contract is £21,008, and it spans from 19th May 2025 to 18th May 2030. The procurement process has moved from the tender stage to the award stage, and the awarded notice was published on 15th April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of servers and related hardware, particularly those capable of meeting the specific needs of academic and research institutions. Although the tender specifically awarded to Dell Corporation Limited, other businesses that specialise in high-performance computing solutions may find similar opportunities in future procurements by academic bodies. This long-term contract can foster business growth by establishing steady revenue streams and aligning with prestigious institutions like Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, enhancing the business profile and market credibility.

## Notice

Awarded to Dell Corporation Limited for GPU/Servers following a Further Competition via Lot 1 (Servers) of HE Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) ref no ITS4043 SU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf038f35-5f8e-4f27-9811-c29cde04ebeb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 18 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,008 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,008 |
| 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 | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf038f35-5f8e-4f27-9811-c29cde04ebeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf038f35-5f8e-4f27-9811-c29cde04ebeb
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89894&B=RHUL
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/154962
  User / Company

## Provenance

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