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title: "Wafer Scale Engine Processors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d456"
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# Wafer Scale Engine Processors

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d456

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has concluded the procurement process for the acquisition of Wafer Scale Engine Processors, classified under the supercomputer category (CPV code: 30211100). This contract involves the purchase of four wafer scale processors, a coolant distribution unit, and includes hardware supply, delivery, installation, along with three years of support, warranty, and maintenance. The procurement follows a limited method without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract was awarded to Cerebras Systems for a total value of USD 5,246,388 and was signed on 20 December 2024. The equipment will be used for large-scale training problems and inference tasks specific to the university's needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in supplying cutting-edge supercomputing hardware and associated support services. Companies experienced in providing high-performance computing solutions and with a capability to deliver turnkey projects involving delivery, installation, and long-term maintenance would be well-positioned to pursue similar contracts in the future. The specific requirement and technical nature of the Wafer Scale Engine highlight a niche market where technological uniqueness can be a strong competitive advantage, underscoring the potential for growth in the specialised supercomputing segment.

## Notice

Purchase of 4 wafer scale processors and coolant distribution unit. Purchase includes supply of hardware, delivery, installation and 3 years' support, warranty and maintenance from install.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 4 wafer scale processors and a coolant distribution unit. Purchase includes supply of hardware, delivery, installation and 3 years' support, warranty and maintenance from install.

### Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons, but only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. The Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine is a unique technology which is designed specifically for the large-scale training problems and inference tasks the University of Edinburgh will utilise this equipment for.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001747-2025 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,246,388 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEREBRAS SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211100 - Super computer

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001747-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786820
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

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