DDaT25219 - HPC System Software Installation

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
South West
Direct award
8 May 2025 to 7 May 2026

Installation of specialist software for a high-performance computing (HPC) system. This is a one-off technical implementation project delivered by the original equipment manufacturer to ensure system compatibility and operational readiness.

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Awarded value: £16k; As published
Published: 12 June 2025
Awarded: 7 May 2025; Dell Technologies
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 7 May 2026

What the contract covers

Provision of specialist high-performance computing system software installation and configuration services for research and innovation infrastructure environments.

Terms and requirements

Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 12 months
Contract dates: 8 May 2025 to 7 May 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 48000000, 51000000

Services in this contract

High-performance computing (HPC)Main service£117k typicalHPC system software installation

Lifecycle

Published
12 June 2025
Contract awardedto Dell Technologies
7 May 2025
Contract starts
8 May 2025
Contract ends
7 May 2026

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/958839/ddat25219-hpc-system-software-installation
Buyer reference: DDaT25219 - HPC System Software Installation
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05479f
Last checked: 5 November 2026

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). DDaT25219 - HPC System Software Installation. Contract award, 12 June 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/958839/ddat25219-hpc-system-software-installation (accessed 5 November 2026).