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title: "IT Services: Supply and Installation of a High Performance Computer Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041de6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
published: "2024-05-21"
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# IT Services: Supply and Installation of a High Performance Computer Facility

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041de6

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews has completed the procurement process for IT Services: Supply and Installation of a High Performance Computer Facility. The University, as the buying organisation, sought a supplier to provide a high-performance compute facility to support research and teaching at the UK-St Andrews location. The tender was for goods under the industry category of 'Super computer'. The contract was signed on 4th May 2024 with a value of £1,992,650.76. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the status is currently cancelled.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses dealing with IT services and high-performance computing solutions to engage with the University of St Andrews. Companies specialised in supplying and installing supercomputer facilities may find this tender particularly suitable for their business growth. The University of St Andrews is a body governed by public law and operates in the education sector, making it an attractive contracting authority for businesses looking to collaborate in the academic sphere. The procurement process had well-defined award criteria considering both quality and cost aspects to ensure a fair evaluation of bids.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of a High Performance Computer Facility at the University of St Andrews.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking to provide a high performance compute (HPC) facility to support research and teaching. This will be vital resource for existing high-profile staff in many areas of current research and its importance is expected to grow in an era of expanding digital research and increasingly larger datasets, including computationally intensive approaches such as machine learning and generative artificial intelligence. The proposed solution should provide at least 15,000 x64 compatible compute cores at 2GB RAM per core, excluding log-in nodes and peripheral devices. An alternative configuration providing the same or better level of performance would be acceptable. The proposed solution should provide high-memory nodes containing at least one 4TB RAM and two 2TB RAM. An alternative configuration providing the same or better level of performance would be acceptable. The proposed solution should provide a number of GPU Nodes whose combined cost equates to 20% of the combined cost of requirements above. Data Storage The University requires the following storage tiers as a minimum: 1TB of scratch storage per node 100TB of fast scratch storage to service parallel tasks 2PB of fast shared scratch storage 1PB of archive storage Networking The proposal must include a low-latency 100Gb network fabric connecting all nodes. Extensibility The proposed solution must provide a seamless means to extend to make use of public and private cloud resources. Scalability The proposed solution must be able to scale for each use case (fast throughput parallel processing, single-node high core-count and high memory processing, and GPU workloads). Additional Support The responses should include an optional proposal for the provision of user support services. Please see ITT documents for full details. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Renewal: Se ITT documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015993-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,900,000 |
| Lots value | £2,900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,992,650 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211100 - Super computer

## Release History

- 21 May 2024 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015993-2024
- 30 Nov 2023 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035304-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000751860
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00111

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