---
title: "Hyper-Converged Infrastructure for iCaird"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000608456"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GRAMPIAN"
published: "2019-12-18"
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# Hyper-Converged Infrastructure for iCaird

Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000608456

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## Summary

NHS Grampian is seeking bids for the supply of Hyper-Converged Infrastructure as part of the iCaird initiative, which aims to support the Industrial Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research in Digital Diagnostics. This tender falls under the goods category and was completed on 18 December 2019, following an open procurement method. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £139,479.91, has been signed as of 25 November 2019, with Esteem Systems Limited being the successful supplier. The contract's delivery is centered at A.R.I. Hospital in Aberdeen, UK.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specializing in technology products, particularly those that offer computer hardware and digital infrastructure solutions. Companies with capabilities in providing advanced IT infrastructures capable of supporting multiple server environments and data storage requirements will find this tender aligns with their service offerings. Engagement with such contracts can significantly enhance a firm’s visibility and credibility in the public sector, paving the way for future collaborations and growth in the technology domain.

## Notice

NHS Grampian was seeking the provision of Computer Hardware to support the Industrial Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research in Digital Diagnostics (iCaird) initiative

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of our commitment to Innovation and Research NHS Grampian requires the Infrastructure as specified to support and operate a Research platform in conjunction with Aberdeen University and other Research facility departments and areas within Scotland. The Authority is seeking the provision of Computer Hardware to support the iCaird initiative as a minimum as follows:- A Hyper Converged infrastructure which will support :- 13 different Virtual Servers running a variety of o/s platforms (e.g. 6 x Windows Server 2016 and 7 x Cent OS) 111 vCPU 586Gb Ram 2 Nvidia GPU (compatible with Canon iCaird) 23.66Tb of Useable Data Storage. COMBINED SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375430 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 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 | £139,479 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GRAMPIAN |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB15 6RE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESTEEM SYSTEMS |

## 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)

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375430

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375430
  Hyper-Converged Infrastructure for iCaird - NHS Grampian was seeking the provision of Computer Hardware to support the Industrial Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research in Digital Diagnostics (iCaird) initiative

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.esteem.co.uk/
- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000608456

## Provenance

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