---
title: "Deep Learning Supercomputers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000569205"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Deep Learning Supercomputers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000569205

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University of Edinburgh involved the acquisition of three nVidia DGX1 deep learning supercomputers, under the tender titled "Deep Learning Supercomputers." This procurement falls within the education sector and was completed in Edinburgh. The contract has been awarded to Softcat, with the award date recorded as 15 January 2019. This procurement was executed using an open procedure method, allowing for a broad participation of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for tech firms, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and educational technology. Businesses with expertise in providing advanced computational hardware and services are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The competitive nature of this procurement process, which had two bids submitted, suggests a vibrant market for technological solutions in the education sector, enabling firms to further expand their business horizons.

## Notice

The Schools of Informatics and Maths purchased three nVidia DGX1 deep learning supercomputers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Schools of Informatics and Maths are looking to procure three nVidia DGX1 deep learning supercomputers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342265 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30215000 - Microcomputer hardware

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342265

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342265
  Deep Learning Supercomputers - The Schools of Informatics and Maths purchased three nVidia DGX1 deep learning supercomputers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569205

## Provenance

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