DiRAC3 (Tursa) Phase 2

Concepts

• edinburgh
• super computer
• tursa
• mpp hpc system
• additional gpu nodes
• storage capacity
• upgrade of dirac
• data curation
• central processing unit (CPU)
• original dirac

Location

Easter Bush Estate, Midlothian

Description

Upgrade of DiRAC3 (Tursa) MPP HPC system with additional GPU nodes and associated data curation and storage capacity.

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 30211100 - Super computer
• 30211500 - Central processing unit (CPU) or processors

Legal Justification

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.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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)