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all-Off Contract for the supply of High Performance Computing

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

Buyer Address: Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, UKF, OX143DB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Fred Franklin

Contact Email: fred.franklin@ukifs.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
5998470.65 GBP
Published
19 Dec 2025, 13:02
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Boxxe Limited
Official Source
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Description

The installation and delivery of a Modular Data Centre and enclosed IT infrastructure, consisting of CPU and GPU nodes. This service also includes long-term support and maintenance of the facility.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The supply (construction, delivery and installation) of a self-contained modular data centre. The unit contains high performance computing (HPC) racks used for processing UKIFS's computing needs. Additional information: UKIFS leveraged the Southern University Purchasing Consortium framework - High Performance Computing, which UKIFS accesses through its membership to London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) . This Framework Agreement is designed for manufacturers of high-performance or data-intensive computing solutions who can deliver complete, end-to-end offerings based primarily on their own technology. Suppliers were selected on their ability to provide integrated solutions, comprising servers, storage, networking, core solution software, support, maintenance, and full design and deployment services.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Contracts

Contract Title: all-Off Contract No. PP-UKIFS-218d for the supply of HighPerformance Computing

Awards

Award Title: all-Off Contract No. PP-UKIFS-218d for the supply of HighPerformance Computing

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