---
title: "Call-Off Contract for the supply of High Performance Computing - Contract Variation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5f"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5f"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5f.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK FUSION ENERGY LTD"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# Call-Off Contract for the supply of High Performance Computing - Contract Variation

Buyer: UK FUSION ENERGY LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5f

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5f)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5f.json)

## Summary

UK Fusion Energy Ltd, operating under the name UKIFS, has initiated a procurement process under the Southern University Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) framework, focusing on the supply of high performance computing goods. The contracting process involves a Call-Off Contract, awarded to Boxxe Limited and Dell Technologies, and encompasses the construction, delivery, and installation of a self-contained modular data centre equipped with high performance computing racks, to meet UKIFS's computing needs. The procurement process followed a limited award procedure without prior publication, leveraging the SUPC HPC framework. The contract includes additional storage and installation equipment, reflecting an increase in equipment volume as UKIFS further developed its understanding of requirements. The modular data centre will be situated at the UKIFS West Burton site, with delivery addresses spanning multiple regions across the United Kingdom. Notably, the award decision was updated on 24th March 2026, with the contract period concluding on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents robust business growth opportunities for companies specialising in high-performance computing and data-intensive solutions. The procurement process creates a demand for manufacturers capable of delivering integrated solutions, encompassing servers, storage, networking, solution software, and deployment services. Boxxe Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been actively involved in this contractual engagement as a nominated reseller of Dell Technologies, offering extensive collaboration opportunities for businesses in IT infrastructure, modular data centre construction, and long-term maintenance services. The framework encourages competition based on technical and quality criteria, providing incentives for specialised businesses to showcase their high-tech capabilities and secure partnerships with established entities like UKIFS.

## Notice

The installation and delivery of a Modular Data Centre and enclosed IT infrastructure, consisting of CPU and GPU nodes. This service also includes long-term support and maintenance of the facility.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply (construction, delivery and installation) of a self-contained modular data centre. The unit contains high performance computing (HPC) racks used for processing UKIFS's computing needs. The modification included additional storage equipment, additional installation equipment and equipment needed for the successful installation of the updated MDC.

### Procurement Information

This procurement process followed the SUPC HPC framework buying procedure. With the call-off contract awarded to the highest scoring supplier from the original competition (ending September 2025). Following this, Dell Technologies leveraged its nominated reseller: Boxxe Limited, in compliance with the framework approach who directly contracted with UKIFS. This was not published as no competitive process was run.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026969-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,775,384 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK FUSION ENERGY LTD |
| Additional buyers | UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 48820000 - Servers
- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026969-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084906-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-industrial-fusion-solutions

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5f.json.