---
title: "DiRAC 2.5x Service Support Expansion"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000682985"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-02-11"
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# DiRAC 2.5x Service Support Expansion

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000682985

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DiRAC 2.5x Service Support Expansion" was conducted by The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK. This contract, categorised under the education sector, focuses on extending maintenance for the Tesseract HPC system for one year. The procurement was completed using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 10 February 2022, with an awarded value of £239,400, and involves delivery at Easter Bush.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in high-performance computing and related technical support services. Particularly, companies with expertise in maintaining similar equipment and provisions for spare parts would be well-suited to compete, although this specific contract has already been allocated to Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Engaging with such high-profile education providers could lead to future collaborations and contracts, making it crucial for tech service organisations to position themselves strategically in this space.

## Notice

A one-year extension to the maintenance of the Tesseract HPC system at The University of Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A one-year extension to the maintenance of the Tesseract HPC computing resource to be provided by the original equipment manufacturer.

### Procurement Information

This represents an extension of an existing support arrangement to extend the useful life of the facility for one year. These services could not reasonably be provided by an alternative service provider as the spares and technical support expertise reside with the original equipment manufacturer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440432 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £239,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440432

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440432
  DiRAC 2.5x Service Support Expansion - A one-year extension to the maintenance of the Tesseract HPC system at The University of Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682985

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