---
title: "Supply of 9 x 128 Core Dual CPU High Performance Computing Servers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806031"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2025-07-31"
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# Supply of 9 x 128 Core Dual CPU High Performance Computing Servers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806031

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of 9 x 128 Core Dual CPU High Performance Computing Servers", a project under the education category to upgrade the ARCHIE-WeSt computing facility. Located in Glasgow, the procurement was conducted as a Limited Procurement Method, specifically a direct award under the SUPC's Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £169,818.66, was awarded to Dell Corporation Limited on the 2nd of June, 2025, and involved no prior publication of a call for competition.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in high-performance computing solutions, particularly those with expertise in delivering complex server systems. While this contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could benefit businesses focused on advanced technology and IT services. Large suppliers well-versed in unique, innovative computing requirements, such as those related to education and research facilities, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, understanding the framework agreements and direct award mechanisms used by educational institutions can be beneficial for securing such contracts.

## Notice

New high-performance computer servers are required as part of an upgrade to the standard compute nodes at the ARCHIE-WeSt High-Performance Computing facility. The hardware consists of the components, software and service associated with PowerEdge R7725 Servers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

New high-performance computer servers are required as part of an upgrade to the standard compute nodes at the ARCHIE-WeSt High-Performance Computing facility. The hardware consists of the components, software and service associated with PowerEdge R7725 Servers.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award under Lot 1 of SUPC's Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSNA) Framework Agreement (ITS4043 SU). Ref: 581593-2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535967 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £169,818 |

## 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 1XU |
| 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

- 30211100 - Super computer

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535967

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535967
  Supply of 9 x 128 Core Dual CPU High Performance Computing Servers - New high-performance computer servers are required as part of an upgrade to the standard compute nodes at the ARCHIE-WeSt High-Performance Computing facility. The hardware consists of the components, software and service associated with PowerEdge R7725 Servers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806031

## Provenance

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