---
title: "Mini Competition Phase 1 Replacement High Performance Computer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000521158"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2017-12-22"
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# Mini Competition Phase 1 Replacement High Performance Computer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000521158

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has recently completed a procurement process for the "Mini Competition Phase 1 Replacement High Performance Computer" under an open procedure. This procurement project, classified under the goods category, was initiated to replace a high-performance computer for research purposes and was signed on 1 December 2017. The project involved two bids, all submitted electronically and within the related lot for the installation and commissioning of the computer, which serves researchers across various departments. The awarded contract is valued at £715,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and computer hardware sectors, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing solutions. Companies that have experience in delivering complex systems, providing ongoing software support, or expanding technological infrastructure would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders of this nature. The ability to demonstrate expertise in high-performance computing installations and related services will be crucial for potential suppliers looking to engage with the University of Strathclyde or similar institutions.

## Notice

Replacement High Performance Computer for research.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The installation and commissioning of a High Performance Computer for use by researchers from every department across the Faculties of Science & Engineering and recent expressions of interest from the department of Psychology. This is a further competition from the SUPC SSSNA framework agreement.

Options: The University reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer either intended as expansion to the system, ad hoc software support or provision of supplies. The University may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305100 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £715,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## 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

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30211100 - Super computer

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305100

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305100
  Mini Competition Phase 1 Replacement High Performance Computer - Replacement High Performance Computer for research.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521158

## Provenance

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