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CfT: Single-party framework agreement for the Acquisition, delivery, installation and maintenance of hardware and software of CASPIr Supercomputer

Name of Contracting Authority:
University of Galway (ID 1400)
Title:
Single-party framework agreement for the Acquisition, delivery, installation and maintenance of hardware and software of CASPIr Supercomputer
CfT CA Unique ID:
GALW/CON1764-2025
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to procure the Acquisition, delivery, installation and maintenance of hardware and software of CASPIr Supercomputer for a 5-year operational period, with an option for an additional one (1) year extension. The Supercomputer will be jointly owned by the University of Galway and the EuroHPC JU and will be operated by ICHEC in support of the National Advanced Computing service for Ireland as well as the relevant EuroHPC Access calls. The system is to be hosted in a secure co-location data centre facility in Ireland. The intended role of the CASPIr Supercomputer is to provide:  A new EuroHPC mid-range supercomputer hosted in Ireland and integrated within the EuroHPC ecosystem  The next supercomputer to underpin the National HPC Service operated by ICHEC in support of Irish researchers  A richer and more capable, data centric modular compute environment to address the broader data management and complex workflow requirements of Irish and European researchers  A reliable, secure production platform on which high availability services can be operated for academic, public sector and SME customers  A training and development platform to enable researchers to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to scale up their HPC, AI and Data processing workflows towards the larger more specialist systems within the EuroHPC ecosystem.
Procurement Type:
Supplies
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Competitive dialogue
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement Timeframe:
N/A
CPV Codes:
30211100-Super computer
30000000-Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
30200000-Computer equipment and supplies
30210000-Data-processing machines (hardware)
30211200-Mainframe hardware
30211300-Computer platforms
30211400-Computer configurations
30211500-Central processing unit (CPU) or processors
30212000-Minicomputer hardware
30212100-Central processing units for minicomputers
72000000-IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000-Hardware consultancy services
72200000-Software programming and consultancy services
48331000-Project management software package
48000000-Software package and information systems
Contact Point:
Ann Melia
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE061
Estimated value (EUR):
25,000,000
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
05/05/2026 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
17/04/2026 12:00
Tenders Opening Date:
05/05/2026 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
72 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
12 months
EU funding:
Yes
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
30/03/2026 03:02
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:217178-202...
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two