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title: "Research Computing Infrastructure - High Speed Storage"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831870"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Research Computing Infrastructure - High Speed Storage

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831870

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, acting as the buying organisation, has completed an award for a contract titled "Research Computing Infrastructure - High Speed Storage" as part of its procurement process. This initiative, under the industry category of Education, involves the acquisition of high-speed storage and associated infrastructure to support the university's Research Compute Cluster. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 29th April 2026 and the procurement stage now being at the 'contract' phase. The location for the delivery of the goods is Edinburgh, within the UKM75 region, and the conduct of the process adheres to the Servers, Storage, and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Lot 2 framework, facilitated by the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC). The final contract value is set at £739,670.50.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in high-speed storage solutions, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support and infrastructure services. Although the contract was awarded to Fsas Technologies, larger enterprises with a similar focus could find significant growth potential by engaging in comparable tenders in the education sector, potentially leading to partnerships with prestigious institutions such as the University of Edinburgh. The project’s nature, involving sophisticated storage technologies, is ideal for companies with existing capabilities in these areas, aiming to expand their market reach through high-value contracts within the academic sphere.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh require procuring high speed storage, associated infrastructure and 5 year support for the Universities Research Compute Cluster.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh a procuring high speed storage, associated infrastructure and 5 year support for the Universities Research Compute Cluster. Procurement is via Direct Award (Ranked), Lot 2 - Storage, Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA),ITS4043, Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC).. Note, procurement was via Direct Award (Ranked), and therefore Award Criteria was not applicable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556011 |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £739,670 |

## 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 | FSAS TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556011

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556011
  Research Computing Infrastructure - High Speed Storage - The University of Edinburgh require procuring high speed storage, associated infrastructure and 5 year support for the Universities Research Compute Cluster.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831870

## Provenance

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