---
title: "Alces Flight Centre Subscription & HPC Service Credits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b992"
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# Alces Flight Centre Subscription & HPC Service Credits

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b992

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## Summary

Aston University, based in Birmingham, has awarded a contract for "Alces Flight Centre Subscription & HPC Service Credits" under the IT services industry category. This procurement process was finalised with MTI Technology Ltd, a large supplier, and was related to the provision of support services for the University's High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, Nandi and Hera. The contract was awarded on 17th June 2026, with details focusing on essential integration with existing university infrastructure. Managed via a compliant direct award under an established framework agreement, the procurement method was limited, bypassing prior publication of a call for competition due to the specific nature and low risk associated with the requirements. The location specified is within the UKG region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and related support services. Specifically, companies offering solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructures, such as high-performance computing systems, could find lucrative opportunities in similar contracts issued by public law bodies like higher education institutions. The framework nature of the procurement suggests potential for recurring engagements, offering stability and an avenue for sustained business growth for suitable vendors focusing on delivering such niche and critical tech solutions. MTI Technology Ltd's involvement indicates the scale of organisation that can effectively meet these specified requirements.

## Notice

Provision of Alces Flight Centre subscription and High Performance Computing (HPC) service credits to support the University's Nandi and Hera clusters.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract comprises: Alces Flight Centre subscription (1-year) HPC service credits supporting University clusters (Nandi and Hera) Associated specialist support services The solution integrates with the University's existing HPC infrastructure and supports research continuity.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via a compliant direct award under an established framework agreement. The direct award was justified on the basis that: the requirement is low value, low risk, and clearly defined the supplier is an approved framework provider the solution integrates with existing University infrastructure alternative suppliers would introduce technical and operational risk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058273-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,732 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | Not specified |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MTI TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058273-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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