---
title: "DiRAC3 Phase I Service Expansion"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031639"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-02-11"
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# DiRAC3 Phase I Service Expansion

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031639

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a procurement process titled "DiRAC3 Phase I Service Expansion" within the IT and education sector. This project is aimed at enhancing its Tursa MPP system with the addition of a 4.3PB Tape Storage system and improvements to the CI/CD server. The procurement method employed is limited, following an award procedure without prior publication, and it is currently in the Award stage. The contract was signed on 11 February 2022, amounting to £241,000, and is related to the installation and integration of equipment that must maintain compatibility with existing infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale IT service providers, particularly those experienced in computational infrastructure and data storage systems. Businesses that specialise in supercomputers and server integration, especially OEMs with existing relationships with the University, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. As enhancements are required to align with future expansions, companies capable of delivering compatible solutions could substantially benefit from this contract.

## Notice

An extension to the CI/CD server on the University's Tursa system, plus an extension to the Tape Storage system by 4.3PB to accommodate data being transferred off the predecessor Tesseract system. This must integrate into the existing infrastructure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An extension to the Tape Storage system by 4.3PB on the Tursa MPP system to accommodate data being transferred off the predecessor Tesseract system; plus extension to the CI/CD server on Tursa to enable an improved service. These must integrate into the existing infrastructure and be compatible with the further expected expansion in Tursa Phase 2. The contract includes three years maintenance.

### Procurement Information

These enhancements to the original system must integrate into the existing infrastructure and be compatible with the further expected expansion in Tursa Phase 2. As such, it is technically impractical for these to be provided by a supplier other than the original equipment manufacturer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003998-2022 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £241,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATOS IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30211100 - Super computer
- 48820000 - Servers

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2022 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003998-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000683068
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/supreme-courts/about-the-court-of-session

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