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title: "DiRAC3 (Tursa) Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000714773"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# DiRAC3 (Tursa) Phase 2

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000714773

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## Summary

The University Of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the upgrade of DiRAC3 (Tursa) MPP HPC system to Atos IT Services UK Limited. The procurement method used was a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has been signed on 25th November 2022, with a total value of £6,774,500 GBP. The project involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of additional GPU nodes and data curation/storage enhancement at Easter Bush Estate, Midlothian. The procurement falls under the "goods" category and aims to enhance the existing HPC system.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in high-performance computing systems, data storage solutions, and GPU technologies. Companies with experience in supplying and installing complex networking equipment and working with research institutions in the education sector would be well-suited to compete. The University Of Edinburgh, as the buying organization, has initiated this procurement to enhance its research capabilities, showcasing a commitment to innovation and technology advancement within the academic community. Businesses looking to engage in cutting-edge technology projects within the education sector can explore this tender for potential growth opportunities.

## Notice

Upgrade of DiRAC3 (Tursa) MPP HPC system with additional GPU nodes and associated data curation and storage capacity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, installation and commissioning of circa an additional 64 GPU nodes and associated interconnects and networking equipment, plus data curation and storage upgrade, to the original DiRAC3 (Tursa) MPP HPC system, as provided for in the original DiRAC3 invitation to tender and contract. Compatibility with the existing Bull Sequana nodes and networking equipment and topology is critical. The total value of the contract also includes provision for datacentre M&E works.

### Procurement Information

This procurement is a modification to an existing contract permitted under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The changes comply with Regulation 72(1)(a), viz: the modifications, irrespective of their monetary value, have been provided for in the initial procurement documents in clear, precise and unequivocal review clauses. The modifications, irrespective of their value, are not substantial (as defined in Regulation 72.(8), and do not change the economic balance of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465332 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 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 | £6,774,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 9YL |
| 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 | ATOS IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211100 - Super computer
- 30211500 - Central processing unit (CPU) or processors

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465332

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465332
  DiRAC3 (Tursa) Phase 2 - Upgrade of DiRAC3 (Tursa) MPP HPC system with additional GPU nodes and associated data curation and storage capacity.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=714773
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000714773
- https://atos.net/en/
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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