---
title: "Award of contract for HPC equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000738422"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2023-07-11"
---

# Award of contract for HPC equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000738422

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for HPC equipment through a tender process. The award was made to OCF Limited, a SME, and the contract is valued at £660,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the goods category. The contract was signed on 11th July 2023.

This contract award presents business opportunities for companies interested in providing Servers, Storage, and Solutions. Businesses specialising in technology equipment and services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK, initiated this tender process, which has now reached the award stage. Companies seeking growth in the education sector and technology industry can benefit from monitoring similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Award of contract following further competition using Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of HPC equipment and necessary networking and switches to facilitate this enhancement. The University may carry out further phases in subsequent years and such other work as may be required to fulfil institutional needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483479 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 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 | £660,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483479

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483479
  Award of contract for HPC equipment - Award of contract following further competition using Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000738422

## Provenance

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