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title: "DDaT26251 - High Memory GPU Nodes"
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# DDaT26251 - High Memory GPU Nodes

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffd4cffd-f3bc-4b21-b894-b7ff8e16a73c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the UK Research and Innovation's requirement for high-performance graphics processing unit (GPU) nodes and supporting components has reached the award stage. Conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, the contract was awarded to Dell Corporation Limited. The procurement was carried out as a direct award under the High Performance Computing (HPC) Framework Agreement, a selective process specific to hardware in the computer-related professional services category. The contract, valued at £495,309.55, is set to begin on 14th May 2026 and will conclude on 13th May 2029, with delivery to be made in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in hardware and computing services, particularly those capable of providing high-performance GPU solutions. Companies with the ability to integrate support for deployment and server software can find robust growth potential in such contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this procurement, highlighting the inclusivity of the selection process within the competitive dynamics of the hardware industry. As selective methods like this are common, businesses aligned with framework agreements can leverage their positioning for future opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award against the top ranked supplier under the High Performance Computing (HPC) Framework Agreement. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for high performance graphics processing unit nodes and supporting motherboard, deployment and server software support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fec63ed-771b-4521-aece-6391f943e218 |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 13 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £495,309 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £495,309 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fec63ed-771b-4521-aece-6391f943e218

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fec63ed-771b-4521-aece-6391f943e218
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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