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 Számítógépek és tartozékaik, 30211000 Nagyszámítógépek, 30211100 Szuperszámítógépek, 30211300 Számítógépplatform, 30213100 Hordozható számítógépek, 30230000 Számítógéppel kapcsolatos eszközök, 30231000 Számítógép-képernyők és -konzolok, 30231100 Számítógép-terminálok, 30233100 Számítógépes tárolóegységek, 30237000 Alkatrészek, tartozékok és kellékek számítógéphez, 30237200 Számítógépes tartozékok, 30237270 Hordtáska hordozható számítógépekhez, 30237300 Számítógépes kellékek, 48822000 Számítógépszerverek
Határidő:
2025. június 13. 12:00
A határidő típusa:
Ajánlat benyújtása
A végrehajtás helye:
IT3364F - Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of GPU Computing Equipment for AI Research and Associated Services – University of Galway
Díjat odaítélő szervezet:
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
Díj száma:
1

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