--- title: "InfiniBand Upgrade of High-performance Computing Cluster" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639390" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639390" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639390.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639390.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS')" published: "2021-02-04" --- # InfiniBand Upgrade of High-performance Computing Cluster Buyer: SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS') Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639390 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639390) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639390.json) ## Summary The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is currently seeking to procure an InfiniBand upgrade for its High-performance Computing Cluster, specifically the supply of hardware including switches, cables, and Host Channel Adapters (HCAs). This procurement process is classified under the open procedure and falls within the services category of the education industry. Established in Oban, Argyll, the tender concluded its submission phase on 22 January 2021, and a contract worth £40,000 has been awarded to OCF Ltd, an SME based in Sheffield. All hardware must meet compatibility requirements for the existing systems. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in high-performance computing solutions and hardware supply, particularly those that can deliver InfiniBand technology. Given the specific nature of the requirements, firms with expertise in the provision of data centre infrastructure, networking equipment, and compatible communication technologies would be particularly suited to participate. With a total of five bids received, including four from SMEs, this competition highlights a vibrant landscape for potential suppliers ready to engage in high-tech procurement opportunities. ## Notice SAMS requires to upgrade the InfiniBand fabric of our existing High-Performance Cluster. This includes switch, cables, and HCAs. This tender is for the Hardware only and we are not looking for installation services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is seeking to enter into an agreement with a single supplier for the supply and delivery only of all required hardware. Installation is not required this will be carried out in-house. We require a minimum of an HDR solution at 200 GB/s. All current nodes have x16 PCI Express slots and the supplied HCAs should be compatible with the servers (i.e., physically), as well as the listed Operating Systems (e.g., supported drivers). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405833 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £40,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS') | | Locality | ARGYLL | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA37 1QA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Oban North and Lorn | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OCF | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services - 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services - 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405833 - 18 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402483 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402483&idx=1 18th December 2020 - CS-SAMS-19261 InfiniBand Upgrade ITT Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402483&idx=2 18th December 2020 - Appendix 1 - Price Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402483&idx=3 18th December 2020 - Appendix 2 - Terms & Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402483&idx=4 18th December 2020 - Appendix 3 - ESPD (Scotland) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402483 InfiniBand Upgrade of High-performance Computing Cluster - SAMS requires to upgrade the InfiniBand fabric of our existing High-Performance Cluster. This includes switch, cables, and HCAs. This tender is for the Hardware only and we are not looking for installation services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405833 InfiniBand Upgrade of High-performance Computing Cluster - SAMS requires to upgrade the InfiniBand fabric of our existing High-Performance Cluster. This includes switch, cables, and HCAs. This tender is for the Hardware only and we are not looking for installation services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sams.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639390 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639390. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639390.json.