---
title: "High Performance Computing Linux Facility"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000564938"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-11-19"
---

# High Performance Computing Linux Facility

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000564938

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently inviting tenders for the "High Performance Computing Linux Facility," which falls under the environmental protection and general public services sectors. Located in Aberdeen, this tender is at the "Tender" stage, with submissions due by 6 December 2018 at 12:00. The procurement, valued at £70,000, follows an open procedure allowing a wider range of suppliers to participate. The contract is expected to begin on 7 January 2019 and will last until 31 March 2019, necessitating services that involve substantial computational tasks using advanced modelling software.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in high-performance computing solutions, software development, and technical support for complex modelling tasks. Companies with expertise in Fortran, MPI, and data processing in both Matlab and Python will find themselves well-suited to compete. Moreover, a proven track record of managing significant computing projects and the capacity to meet the stringent economic and technical selection criteria will enhance a bidder's chances of success. Engaging in this contract could lead to further collaborations with the Scottish Government and increased visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

The primary use is running parallel processing tasks such as hydrodynamic models written in Fortran using the message passing interface (MPI). The main software that will be used is the Finite Volume Community Ocean Model (FVCOM) written in Fortran and is best compiled using the Intel Fortran Compiler and MPI. FVCOM produces a small number of large netCDF files (which can be of the order 100's of GB each). The HPC system will also be used for pre/post-processing large FVCOM input/output files, using Matlab and python, and running particle tracking simulations using codes written in Fortran and Python.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary use is running parallel processing tasks such as hydrodynamic models written in Fortran using the message passing interface (MPI). The main software that will be used is the Finite Volume Community Ocean Model (FVCOM) written in Fortran and is best compiled using the Intel Fortran Compiler and MPI. FVCOM produces a small number of large netCDF files (which can be of the order 100's of GB each). The HPC system will also be used for pre/post-processing large FVCOM input/output files, using Matlab and python, and running particle tracking simulations using codes written in Fortran and Python.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337538 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV1 1SF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337538

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337538&idx=1
  19th November 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337538&idx=2
  19th November 2018 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337538&idx=3
  19th November 2018 - Schedule 13 - terms and conditions for supply of goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337538
  High Performance Computing Linux Facility - The primary use is running parallel processing tasks such as hydrodynamic models written in Fortran using the message passing interface (MPI). The main software that will be used is the Finite Volume Community Ocean Model (FVCOM) written in Fortran and is best compiled using the Intel Fortran Compiler and MPI. FVCOM produces a small number of large netCDF files (which can be of the order 100's of GB each). The HPC system will also be used for pre/post-processing large FVCOM input/output files, using Matlab and python, and running particle tracking simulations using codes written in Fortran and Python.

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