---
title: "SCARF GFPS Storage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0299ca"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2021-03-09"
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# SCARF GFPS Storage

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0299ca

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation as the buying organisation, which is seeking to upgrade the SCARF GFPS Storage through a limited tendering process. This project falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on computer storage units. The procurement method was chosen due to the necessity for a performance and capacity upgrade to existing equipment, which can only be fulfilled by Lenovo Global Technology UK Limited. The contract, worth £251,278.77, was signed on 20th October 2020, and the delivery location is specified as Oxfordshire, UK.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in high-quality computer storage solutions and technology service upgrades. Businesses that possess technical expertise in integrating systems similar to those already provided by Lenovo, and are well-versed in the nuances of high-performance computing clusters, would be ideally positioned to compete in future related tenders. This contract also underscores the importance of reliable partnerships in the tech sector, emphasizing that strong support and infrastructure integration capabilities are key competitive advantages.

## Notice

Storage upgrade for SCARF

### Procurement Information

Performance and capacity upgrade to the 2 petabyte DSS-G within the SCARF HPC Cluster. Existing equipment provided by Lenovo and only they can perform the upgrade and provide the support and additional DSS-G infrastructure that integrates with the existing equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004697-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £251,278 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1EU |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LENOVO GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30233100 - Computer storage units

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004697-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=577218655

## Provenance

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