# Provision of Idiris 5 High Performance Computing \(HPC\)

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON](/buyers/university-of-southampton/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Q ASSOCIATES LIMITED
- Award value: £404,599
- Tender value: £404,599
- Award date: 22 January 2021
- Published: 10 February 2021
- Contract start: 1 March 2021
- Contract end: 29 February 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 5d4513a0-692c-41a3-b023-5f2dcf2f0d3a-412111
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01e24d0e-5a6a-4db9-8932-5731396206dc

## Description

The University \(of Southampton\) seeks an expansion of its existing Idiris 5 High Performance Computer \("HPC"\)\. We require a full solution aimed at delivering the maximum compute capabilities for the money available\. With this expansion we are keen to explore new technologies, including alternate chip manufacturers, while delivering a strong price to performance ratio\. Additional information: Mini-Competition under the SUPC - Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement \(SSSNA\), \[Lot 4 - Reseller Led Solutions including HPC\]

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4513a0-692c-41a3-b023-5f2dcf2f0d3a-412111)