3450/AMRC/GM/22 High specification computer workstation x2 and Edge device x2

Concepts

• computer equipment
• rotherham
• department of amrc
• amrc cymru
• high specification computer workstation
• computer platforms
• full technical specification
• high gpu power machine
• high specification computer workstations
• standalone workstations

Location

Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of AMRC Cymru for High specification computer workstation x2 and Edge device x2. Scope of Requirement: The AMRC Cymru is developing its Artificial Intelligence capabilities and has identified the training, hardware and software platforms required to support the milestones detailed in the AI roadmap for the next 5 years. Among the hardware requirements are 2 high specification computer workstations one general data science machine and one high GPU power machine for graphical machine learning training and experimentation work, this may include creation of synthetic data from graphical simulations. Furthermore, the need for embedded devices capable of 'on the edge' inferencing has been identified to support AI in manufacturing solutions. The tender is split into three lots LOT 1: GPU Computer Workstation LOT 2: Data Science Computer Workstation LOT 3: Edge Computing x 2 The computer workstations must be able to operate as standalone workstations to include screens, periphery equipment, OS, etc. and facilitate remote access operation when needed. Provision, Design, and Integration of the Computer systems The AMRC is seeking an end-to-end solution including design, delivery, installation, commissioning ensuring a satisfactory installation of the computer systems and continuing support of systems updates and operation. To also include any required software subscriptions. It is requested that suppliers respond to this tender specification in the following format and that quotations are structured in such a way to mirror this response. This will enable the AMRC to conduct an accurate comparison of specifications from Tenderers. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation:

CPV Codes

• 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
• 30211300 - Computer platforms
• 30213300 - Desktop computer
• 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
• 30211400 - Computer configurations
• 30237300 - Computer supplies
• 72610000 - Computer support services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

This is a open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 13/09/2022 at 12 noon (UK time). All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield … Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Additional information on how to apply for this contract https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/