Published date: 11 January 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 11 February 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Computer equipment and supplies - 30200000

  • Central processing units for minicomputers - 30212100

  • Portable computers - 30213100

    • Tablet computer - 30213200

    • Desktop computer - 30213300

    • Central processing units for microcomputers - 30215100

    • Miscellaneous computer equipment - 30236000

    • Computer supplies - 30237300

Location of contract

S60 5TZ

Value of contract

£189,500

Procurement reference

2788/505/JN/NW/20

Published date

11 January 2021

Closing date

11 February 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

28 February 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

2788/505/JN/NW/20 High Performance Computers (HPC) x2

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for High Performance Computers (HPC) on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, North West Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

Scope of Requirement
This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a rack of High Performance Computers (HPCs) with high specifications.
The AMRC is looking for an end-to-end solution including delivery, installation, commissioning, training, and support.
The equipment will support the AMRC's research into technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and computing intensive simulations.


Tender Process and Documentation:
This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: 11th February 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).

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Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funded with Lancashire Growth Deal

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Mary Young

Address

Wallis Way
Catcliffe
Rotherham
S60 5TZ
United Kingdom

Telephone

0114 222 6694

Email

m.young@sheffield.ac.uk