---
title: "Research Computing Infrastructure, Interim Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000629773"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-10-06"
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# Research Computing Infrastructure, Interim Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629773

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is currently engaged in a procurement process for an interim contract titled "Research Computing Infrastructure." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on the supply of complex and large-scale research computing and data storage infrastructure components. The contract, valued at £12,000,000, is being executed at the University's location in Penicuik, Scotland. With a duration of 360 days, this procurement is in the Award stage, having been signed on 27th August 2020. This tender is a crucial response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring continued access to necessary technological resources.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the IT and data management sectors, particularly those specialising in research computing solutions. Companies that can offer scalable, reliable infrastructure and support are well-suited to compete for this contract. As the successful supplier, Esteem Systems Limited, demonstrates, there is a demand for experienced providers in this field, making it an ideal time for similar companies to consider engaging with the University of Edinburgh to expand their business prospects in the public sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of agreement to maintain the existing ability of the University to flexibly and reliably source complex and large scale research computing and data storage infrastructure components during the disruption and uncertainty caused by the events around COVID-19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396643 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 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 | £12,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | ESTEEM SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396643

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396643
  Research Computing Infrastructure, Interim Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000629773

## Provenance

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