SUPC High Performance Computing Framework Launch Webinar

EVENT DETAILS

Timings: 11:30 - 12:30

Online Event

We are pleased to announce that from 1 August 2025, members can access the new High Performance Computing Framework. This new standalone framework replaces lot 4 of the SSSNA. The retendered agreement provides a compliant and responsible route for universities to purchase High Performance Computers.

Offering a cost-effective procurement option with 7 expert suppliers that have extensive experience in servicing the HE sector. The agreement will run for a 2-year period from 18th July 2025 with a permissible extension through to 17th July 2029 if invoked. The agreement is open to all SUPC members, as well as those from the following consortia: HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC and APUC.

This framework includes high performance computers.

Key benefits of using the High Performance Computing Framework Agreement:

· Procurement Efficiency - Reduces time and administrative costs associated with repeatedly negotiating contracts. Once the framework is in place, individual orders (call-offs) can be made quickly under pre-agreed terms

· Agreed Pricing - Pre-negotiated pricing or discount structures can lead to cost savings and easier budgeting.Improved SRM - Encourages long-term collaboration, which can lead to better service, innovation, and problem-solving. Strategic partnerships are being emphasized more than transactional supplier relationships

· Agreed Pricing - Pre-negotiated pricing or discount structures can lead to cost savings and easier budgeting.

· Better Compliance - Centralised agreements allow for better control over legal, ethical, and quality standards across multiple purchases.

· Expert Suppliers – 7 suppliers who have vast experience of working with the HE sector.

· Framework Levy of 0.5%

· Direct Award to the top ranked supplier

· All hardware pricing includes a standard 5-year next business day fix on-site warranty, together with an options to extend the warranty period up to 7 years.

· New Call off Contract for Institutions to use as template for contracting with suppliers

About SUPC

At Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC), we help universities and colleges buy smarter. Members use our frameworks and support services to make sure their procurement activities deliver value for money to students, staff and wider communities. Visit our member resources page to learn more about using frameworks with us, including our Pocket Procurement videos series.

We are part of the SUMS group, which also includes SUMS Consulting and the Procurement Shared Service. The SUMS group provides procurement and consultancy solutions to the higher education sector.

Explore more benefits of SUPC membership, here.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

*This meeting is for our community of SUPC and the following partner consortium: (LUPC), (NWUPC), (NEUPC),(APUC) and (HEPCW)*

Registrations close at 12pm on Monday 1 September 2025. Please 'REGISTER' above to secure your place. Joining instructions will be sent by email closer to the event.

For assistance, please contact marketing@sums.ac.uk.