Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf3-c129-73ab-84be-5e5ccec262bc/high-performance-computing-facility-purchase-and-future-call-off-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # HIGH performance computing facility purchase and future CALL OFF framework [University of Warwick](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-warwick) Estimated value £900,000 to £3,000,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 4 May 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The University of Warwick Centre CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING has a requirement for HIGH A PERFORMANCE COMPUTING FACILITY PURCHASE AND FUTURE CALL OFF FRAMEWORK. This tender is concerned with refreshing Warwick’s central High Performance Computing (HPC) facilities. Historically the facilities have been based on one large machine with the current resource (Minerva) comprising approx. 500 nodes and 6000 cores. Rather than decommission this machine completely, the CSC is moving to a model where 50% of its HPC facilities are refreshed every 2 years based on a 4 year lifecycle per 50% of the facility. The rationale is that a more frequent refresh cycle yields quicker access to new technology and running two machines allows a level of business continuity whilst half of the facility is refreshed. The procurement herein constitutes the first iteration of the new refresh model. ### This is an ABOVE EU threshold tender All correspondence regarding this tender procedure should be made through the University of Warwick In-Tend system via the “Correspondence” functionality. Failure to do so may result in the correspondence being excluded from the tender procedure. [in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick) Additional information: Please refer to [in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick](http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick) for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of our e-tendering system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University expressly reserves the rights: - Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the \[services\] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. And in no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. Read full description ## CPV classification Data-processing machines (hardware) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/477f0669-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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