Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Old College, South Bridge
EDINBURGH
EH8 9YL
Contact
Tony Newjem
Telephone
+44 1316509136
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
National registration number
SC005336
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DiRAC3 (Tursa) Phase 2
Reference number
DA0138
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30211100 - Super computer
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Upgrade of DiRAC3 (Tursa) MPP HPC system with additional GPU nodes and associated data curation and storage capacity.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £6,774,500
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30211500 - Central processing unit (CPU) or processors
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Main site or place of performance
Easter Bush Estate, Midlothian.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, installation and commissioning of circa an additional 64 GPU nodes and associated interconnects and networking equipment, plus data curation and storage upgrade, to the original DiRAC3 (Tursa) MPP HPC system, as provided for in the original DiRAC3 invitation to tender and contract. Compatibility with the existing Bull Sequana nodes and networking equipment and topology is critical. The total value of the contract also includes provision for datacentre M&E works.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This procurement is a modification to an existing contract permitted under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The changes comply with Regulation 72(1)(a), viz: the modifications, irrespective of their monetary value, have been provided for in the initial procurement documents in clear, precise and unequivocal review clauses. The modifications, irrespective of their value, are not substantial (as defined in Regulation 72.(8), and do not change the economic balance of the contract.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
DA0138
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 November 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Atos IT Services UK Limited
Second Floor, MidCity Place,, 71, High Holborn
London
WC1V 6EA
Telephone
+44 7508897141
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £6,774,500
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This award is a call-off against framework: Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA). Previous Contract Award Notice on Public Contracts Scotland website reference SC Ref:639916.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=714773.
(SC Ref:714773)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
EDINBURGH
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
EDINBURGH
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom