IT3364F - Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of GPU Computing Equipment for AI Research and Associated Services – University of Galway

The growing importance of Artificial Intelligence technology means that there is a growing need across the University of Galway to purchase a range of computer equipment equipped with high-end GPUs which are used in training and conducting experiments based on AI models and technology. The growing importance of Artificial Intelligence …

CPV: 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies, 30211000 Mainframe computer, 30211100 Super computer, 30211300 Computer platforms, 30213100 Portable computers, 30230000 Computer-related equipment, 30231000 Computer screens and consoles, 30231100 Computer terminals, 30233100 Computer storage units, 30237000 Parts, accessories and supplies for computers, 30237200 Computer accessories, 30237270 Portable computer carrying cases, 30237300 Computer supplies, 48822000 Computer servers
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IT3364F - Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of GPU Computing Equipment for AI Research and Associated Services – University of Galway
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Education Procurement Service (EPS)
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1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Education Procurement Service (EPS)
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : IT3364F - Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of GPU Computing Equipment for AI Research and Associated Services – University of Galway
Description : The growing importance of Artificial Intelligence technology means that there is a growing need across the University of Galway to purchase a range of computer equipment equipped with high-end GPUs which are used in training and conducting experiments based on AI models and technology.
Procedure identifier : c5eac053-b7fe-471c-bb74-c260cfb585fe
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 30237000 Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30231000 Computer screens and consoles
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211300 Computer platforms
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237200 Computer accessories
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48822000 Computer servers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30233100 Computer storage units
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30213100 Portable computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237300 Computer supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211000 Mainframe computer
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211100 Super computer
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30231100 Computer terminals
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237270 Portable computer carrying cases
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30230000 Computer-related equipment

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland

2.1.3 Value

Maximum value of the framework agreement : 2 000 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.5 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders : 4
Terms of contract :
Maximum number of lots for which contracts can be awarded to one tenderer : 4

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Personal Laptop equipped with GPU
Description : The growing importance of Artificial Intelligence technology means that there is a growing need across the University of Galway to purchase a range of computer equipment equipped with high-end GPUs which are used in training and conducting experiments based on AI models and technology.
Internal identifier : 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 30237000 Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30231000 Computer screens and consoles
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211300 Computer platforms
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237200 Computer accessories
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48822000 Computer servers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30233100 Computer storage units
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30213100 Portable computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237300 Computer supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211000 Mainframe computer
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211100 Super computer
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30231100 Computer terminals
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237270 Portable computer carrying cases
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30230000 Computer-related equipment

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 48 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 2 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 13/06/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 180 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 13/06/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : Not yet known
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 10
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : See Tender Documents
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Education Procurement Service (EPS) -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Education Procurement Service (EPS) -
Organisation processing tenders : Education Procurement Service (EPS) -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0002

Title : Personal multi-GPU Desktop Computer or Shared Server
Description : The growing importance of Artificial Intelligence technology means that there is a growing need across the University of Galway to purchase a range of computer equipment equipped with high-end GPUs which are used in training and conducting experiments based on AI models and technology.
Internal identifier : 2

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 30237000 Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30231000 Computer screens and consoles
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211300 Computer platforms
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237200 Computer accessories
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48822000 Computer servers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30233100 Computer storage units
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30213100 Portable computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237300 Computer supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211000 Mainframe computer
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211100 Super computer
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30231100 Computer terminals
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237270 Portable computer carrying cases
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30230000 Computer-related equipment

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 48 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 2 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 13/06/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 180 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 13/06/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : Not yet known
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 10
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : See Tender Documents
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Education Procurement Service (EPS) -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Education Procurement Service (EPS) -
Organisation processing tenders : Education Procurement Service (EPS) -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0003

Title : External GPU Enclosures
Description : The growing importance of Artificial Intelligence technology means that there is a growing need across the University of Galway to purchase a range of computer equipment equipped with high-end GPUs which are used in training and conducting experiments based on AI models and technology.
Internal identifier : 3

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 30237000 Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30231000 Computer screens and consoles
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211300 Computer platforms
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237200 Computer accessories
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48822000 Computer servers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30233100 Computer storage units
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30213100 Portable computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237300 Computer supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211000 Mainframe computer
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211100 Super computer
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30231100 Computer terminals
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237270 Portable computer carrying cases
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30230000 Computer-related equipment

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 48 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 2 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 13/06/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 180 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 13/06/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : Not yet known
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 10
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : See Tender Documents
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Education Procurement Service (EPS) -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Education Procurement Service (EPS) -
Organisation processing tenders : Education Procurement Service (EPS) -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0004

Title : Multi-User multi-GPU Network Computer (Rack Mounted)
Description : The growing importance of Artificial Intelligence technology means that there is a growing need across the University of Galway to purchase a range of computer equipment equipped with high-end GPUs which are used in training and conducting experiments based on AI models and technology.
Internal identifier : 4

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 30237000 Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30231000 Computer screens and consoles
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211300 Computer platforms
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237200 Computer accessories
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48822000 Computer servers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30233100 Computer storage units
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30213100 Portable computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237300 Computer supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211000 Mainframe computer
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30211100 Super computer
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30231100 Computer terminals
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30237270 Portable computer carrying cases
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30230000 Computer-related equipment

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 48 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 2 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 13/06/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 180 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 13/06/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : Not yet known
Electronic invoicing : Not allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 10
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : See Tender Documents
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Education Procurement Service (EPS) -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Education Procurement Service (EPS) -
Organisation processing tenders : Education Procurement Service (EPS) -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Education Procurement Service (EPS)
Registration number : IE 6609370 G
Postal address : Castletroy Limerick
Town : Limerick
Postcode : V94 DK53
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : 061233715
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : The High Court of Ireland
Registration number : The High Court of Ireland
Department : The High Court of Ireland
Postal address : Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D07 WDX8
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 1 8886000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Dynamics S.A.
Registration number : 002024901000
Department : European Dynamics S.A.
Town : Athens
Postcode : 15125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών ( EL301 )
Country : Greece
Telephone : +30 2108094500
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : 698d85f4-7a05-4203-ba01-8a749485fb04 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 12/05/2025 17:26 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00309322-2025
OJ S issue number : 92/2025
Publication date : 14/05/2025