RHUL-26068 Supply and Delivery of a Computer Cluster and a 128-Core CPU Node with Warranty
Royal Holloway and Bedford New CollegeEstimated Value
£96,343 – £0
Deadline
19 May 2026
Published
4 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Awarded to Dell Corporation Limited for Supply and Delivery of a Computer Cluster and a 128-Core CPU Node with Warranty via SUPC Framework ITS4062SU- High Performance Computing
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Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) awarded this contract to Dell Corporation Limited to supply and deliver a high-performance computing cluster and a specialized 128-core CPU processing unit, including warranty coverage. This is specialized IT hardware for research computing purposes.
Requirements
- Supply must be via SUPC Framework ITS4062SU (specific approved procurement framework)
- Hardware must be a computer cluster system
- Hardware must include a 128-core CPU node (processor unit)
- Warranty coverage must be included with the supply
- Delivery required to Royal Holloway, University of London
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply one computer cluster system meeting RHUL specifications
- Supply one 128-core CPU node (high-performance processor)
- Deliver the hardware to the university's site
- Provide warranty service and support for the supplied equipment
- Ensure system integration and commissioning if required
How to Read This Tender
- 1This contract is already awarded — it's a historical record, not an open tender. You can only bid on future similar contracts.
- 2SUPC Framework ITS4062SU is a pre-approved supplier list for IT hardware — if bidding future contracts, check if you're listed on this framework first.
- 3High-performance computing (HPC) clusters are specialist equipment; suppliers need technical expertise in CPU architecture, cooling, networking, and data centre integration.
- 4The '128-core CPU node' specification is very precise — this tells you RHUL needed significant processing power, likely for research like data analysis, simulations, or machine learning.
- 5Warranty terms are a key commercial element — check what's included (parts, labour, response times, duration) in the full tender documents.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small business, this type of contract is difficult to win alone because it requires Dell's specific hardware and integration expertise. Consider partnering with a larger IT integrator or Dell as a reseller/subcontractor rather than bidding independently.
- Future similar contracts may allow consortium bidding — team up with a specialist hardware supplier and a local IT services firm to cover hardware supply, logistics, and warranty support.
- Social value is not mentioned here, but universities often score points for local employment, apprenticeships, or community benefit. If bidding similar future contracts, highlight any local jobs or training you'll create.
Award Details
Dell Corporation Limited
£96,343
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Royal Holloway and Bedford New CollegeKey Dates
Published
4 June 2026
Submission deadline
19 May 2026
Renewal expected40% confident
July 2029
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (35 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jul 2029).
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