---
title: "HPC (High Performance Computing) Cluster"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a9a2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEACH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-04-23"
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# HPC (High Performance Computing) Cluster

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEACH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a9a2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender initiated by the UK Research & Innovation - Medical Research Council for a High Performance Computing (HPC) Cluster, classified under the goods category. Based in Swindon, United Kingdom, this procurement is currently at the Award stage, with a total contract value of £827,907.73. The contract was signed on 31st March 2021, and the delivery is set to take place in Cambridgeshire. The procurement method used was limited, which did not require prior publication of a call for competition due to its specialized nature. This process falls under legal guidelines established by the relevant European directive.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in computer servers, storage systems, and related high-performance computing products. As only two bids were submitted, there is potential for companies that can provide cutting-edge HPC solutions to compete for similar future contracts. Overall, businesses that bring innovation and efficiency in computing technology would be well-positioned to engage in such procurement processes, thereby enhancing their growth prospects.

## Notice

High Performance Computer nodes, Storage systems and Servers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of (HPC) High Performance Computing nodes, Storage systems and Servers

### Procurement Information

This is a specialised requirement run through the SUPC SSSNA (Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement) Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008753-2021 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £827,907 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEACH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008753-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- http://www.xma.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=588671069

## Provenance

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