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title: "Wafer Scale Engine Processors"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786820"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Wafer Scale Engine Processors

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786820

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, located at Charles Stewart House, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of Wafer Scale Engine Processors, classified under the education industry category. The tender involved the purchase of four wafer scale processors and a coolant distribution unit, including hardware supply, delivery, installation, and three years' support, warranty, and maintenance from installation. The contract, awarded on 20th December 2024, has been completed through a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the unique nature of the technology required and the absence of market competition. The key contact for this procurement process is Suzanne Toole from the University of Edinburgh.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced computing hardware and next-generation semiconductor technologies, particularly those capable of delivering complex and specialised equipment. Large-scale and technologically advanced enterprises like Cerebras Systems, the winning supplier, are particularly well-suited to benefit from such procurement contracts, as they often offer unique and unparalleled solutions that meet specific needs. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can secure long-term partnerships and contribute to pioneering projects within the education sector, fostering both innovation and business growth.

## Notice

Purchase of 4 wafer scale processors and coolant distribution unit. Purchase includes supply of hardware, delivery, installation and 3 years' support, warranty and maintenance from install.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 4 wafer scale processors and a coolant distribution unit. Purchase includes supply of hardware, delivery, installation and 3 years' support, warranty and maintenance from install.

### Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons, but only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. The Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine is a unique technology which is designed specifically for the large-scale training problems and inference tasks the University of Edinburgh will utilise this equipment for.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522050 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,246,388 |

## 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 | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEREBRAS SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211100 - Super computer

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522050

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522050
  Wafer Scale Engine Processors - Purchase of 4 wafer scale processors and coolant distribution unit. Purchase includes supply of hardware, delivery, installation and 3 years' support, warranty and maintenance from install.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786820
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

## Provenance

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