---
title: "Award of Re-Location of High Performance Computing Cluster (MS-P-0165)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000689044"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-05-20"
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# Award of Re-Location of High Performance Computing Cluster (MS-P-0165)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000689044

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the "Award of Re-Location of High Performance Computing Cluster (MS-P-0165)" project, which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on information technology services. The tender period commenced on 20th April 2022 and concluded on 30th April 2022. The project involves relocating a High Performance Computing cluster from Building C to a new server room in Building A, both situated in Glasgow, specifically at 4 Atlantic Quay, G2 8EA. The successful supplier, OCF Ltd, was awarded a contract valued at £7,500, signed on 19th April 2022.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses in the IT services and technology sector, particularly those experienced in high-performance computing solutions and relocation services. Companies capable of providing innovative technological solutions and effective project management would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. With the increasing reliance on advanced computing technology in various sectors, firms that can demonstrate expertise and efficiency in managing high-performance computing environments may find substantial growth potential in these types of contracts.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers require the Marine Scotland Science High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster to be moved from its current location (Building C) to a new server room in an adjacent building (Building A).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449093 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS; BRIDGET DEBOYS; CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS; COMMUNITY ENERGY SCOTLAND; D&J TAXIS; EDINBURGH SHOWTEC & EDINBURGH SHOWLITE (OPERATING UNDER EDINBURGH SHOWTEC; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; HARVEY NASH; JOHNSONS APPAREL MASTER; KONGSBERG MARITIME LTD (UK; LEAD SCOTLAND; LORIEN RESOURCING; MARINE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS; OCF; ROBERT ROLLO & SONS; SKS SUPPLY TO HIE COMMUNITIES; SMARTS; SWECO; THE WAREHOUSE SOUND SERVICES; VENESKY BROWN; VISION EVENTS (UK) LTD (QUICK QUOTE CONTACT; WAR PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 May 2022 at 21:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449093

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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