---
title: "Science HPC Analysis Server"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000626098"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-07-21"
---

# Science HPC Analysis Server

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626098

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh recently completed a public procurement process for the "Science HPC Analysis Server," aimed at supplying high-performance computing (HPC) server hardware for scientific analysis. This procurement was conducted under an open procedure, and the successful contract was awarded to Softcat Ltd for £75,867.19, with the contract signed on 17 March 2020. The contract falls under the goods category, specifically related to the education sector, and the delivery location is specified as Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT hardware and technology solutions, particularly those specialising in high-performance computing systems. Companies with capabilities in providing server hardware and related services would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders, especially those looking to engage with public sector organisations. As demonstrated, large suppliers may find success, but there is also room for innovative solutions from smaller enterprises in this sector.

## Notice

Supply of HPC server hardware to create a science analysis server

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Server Hardware to build a HPC cluster for Scientific Analysis services on site in Edinburgh Data Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390592 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,867 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 5LR |
| 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 | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## 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
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware
- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390592

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390592
  Science HPC Analysis Server - Supply of HPC server hardware to create a science analysis server

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626098

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