Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1408c-bf66-7142-8f5d-9d80d8a1fcb6/ireland-super-computer-single-party-framework-agreement-for-the-acquisition closed IE # Super computer – Single-party framework agreement for the Acquisition, delivery, installation and maintenance of hardware and software of CASPIr Supercomputer [University of Galway (ID 1400)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-galway-id-1400) Estimated value €25,000,000 Published 30 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 6 May 2026 ## Who can bid - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. ## About this tender The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to procure the Acquisition, delivery, installation and maintenance of hardware and software of CASPIr Supercomputer for a 5-year operational period, with an option for an additional one (1) year extension. The Supercomputer will be jointly owned by the University of Galway and the EuroHPC JU and will be operated by ICHEC in support of the National Advanced Computing service for Ireland as well as the relevant EuroHPC Access calls. The system is to be hosted in a secure co-location data centre facility in Ireland. The intended role of the CASPIr Supercomputer is to provide:  A new EuroHPC mid-range supercomputer hosted in Ireland and integrated within the EuroHPC ecosystem  The next supercomputer to underpin the National HPC Service operated by ICHEC in support of Irish researchers  A richer and more capable, data centric modular compute environment to address the broader data management and complex workflow requirements of Irish and European researchers  A reliable, secure production platform on which high availability services can be operated for academic, public sector and SME customers  A training and development platform to enable researchers to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to scale up their HPC, AI and Data processing workflows towards the larger more specialist systems within the EuroHPC ecosystem. ## CPV classification Super computer Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages Computer equipment and supplies Data-processing machines (hardware) Mainframe hardware Computer platforms Computer configurations Central processing unit (CPU) or processors Minicomputer hardware Central processing units for minicomputers IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Hardware consultancy services Software programming and consultancy services Project management software package Software package and information systems Source Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) · Notice 217178-2026 [View official notice](https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/217178-2026) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of Galway (ID 1400): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-galway-id-1400) [Sector More Office & computing equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/office-computing-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Procurement of IT-equipment · Chemonics International, Inc. · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1556d-9af9-728f-b59e-5791bcc3fdde/procurement-of-it-equipment) [Super computer – Real-time Power System Simulation Platform · Rise Research Institutes of Sweden AB · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-07fa-73d3-a4d2-21a45e769ff0/sweden-super-computer-real-time-power-system-simulation-platform) [Printers and plotters – Printrar 2026 ny · Enköpings Kommun · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8907-722b-a402-4b2750ac4f91/sweden-printers-and-plotters-printrar-2026-ny) [Computer storage units – Disky do diskového pole · Nemocnice Pelhřimov, příspěvková organizace · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7571-7300-8cf6-27681261cd4a/czechia-computer-storage-units-disky-do-diskoveho-pole) [Toner for laser printers/fax machines – Sukcesywna dostawa materiałów eksploatacyjnych do drukarek, kopiarek, urządzeń wielofunkcyjnych w 2027 r. · Miasto Łódź - Urząd Miasta Łodzi · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-b8e1-71fa-a216-170bec31d1ee/poland-toner-for-laser-printersfax-machines-sukcesywna-dostawa-materialow-e) [Luncheon vouchers – Fourniture et gestion de titres de paiement et de dispositifs d'avantages au profit des bénéficiaires de la CANUT · CANUT · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a0c-723a-aed7-24a67f127ff0/france-luncheon-vouchers-fourniture-et-gestion-de-titres-de-paiement-et-de-d)