---
title: "Digital Research Infrastructure (Archie West)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000726517"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2023-03-20"
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# Digital Research Infrastructure (Archie West)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000726517

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Digital Research Infrastructure (Archie West)" project. The University aimed to enhance its existing computing setup by providing researchers with resources like cloud computing and data analysis capabilities. The procurement method used was an open procedure for goods, with Dell Corporation Ltd winning the contract worth £221,600 signed on March 2, 2023.

This tender for the University of Strathclyde offers opportunities for businesses in the education and technology sectors. Companies specializing in providing computing solutions, cloud services, and data analysis tools would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract award signals growth potential for businesses that can offer innovative solutions to enhance digital research infrastructure capabilities and support academic research activities.

## Notice

The University sought to enhance the existing Archer2 and Tier-2 computing setup and capabilities by providing the researchers with access to resources such as cloud compute and/or large/complex data analysis capabilities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks to enhance the current Archer2 and Tier-2 computing setup and capabilities by providing the researchers with access to resources such as cloud compute and/or large/complex data analysis capabilities. The procurement will include a central processing unit with GPUs (graphic processing units), cabling, fans, and motherboards and other associated components all of which will form a unified system that is going to be integrated with the existing Archie West setup and enhance its operability.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474155 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £221,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474155

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474155
  Digital Research Infrastructure (Archie West) - The University sought to enhance the existing Archer2 and Tier-2 computing setup and capabilities by providing the researchers with access to resources such as cloud compute and/or large/complex data analysis capabilities.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726517

## Provenance

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