Date of dispatch of this notice: 15/02/2021
Expire date: 18/03/2021
External Reference: 2021-210762
TED Reference: 2021/S 035-084834
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway)
N/A
University Road
Galway
Galway
IE
Contact person:
Frances Feeney
E-mail:
frances.feeney@nuigalway.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.nuigalway.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/414
I.3)
Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=182997&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=182997&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Specialist ICT Equipment
Reference number:
NUIG/CON1231/2020
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
30200000
-
Computer equipment and supplies
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4)
Short description
The Contracting Authority requires commodity Computer Systems for training state-of-art Artificial
Intelligence systems based on Neural Network technologies (CNN, GANs, etc).
Three main categories of equipment are sought: (i) personal dual-GPU computers for use by individual
Ph.D. or postdoctoral researchers in a tower case that can be placed on or under the desk; (ii) shared
GPU servers systems which will be used by small teams (3-4 persons) working on a specific project but
sharing a common codebase or sets of experimental data; these can be either rack-mounted, or in a
tower case; a multi-port network interface, is required; (iii) personal single-GPU laptop computers to
be used by individual researches for prototyping code.
Intelligence systems based on Neural Network technologies (CNN, GANs, etc).
Three main categories of equipment are sought: (i) personal dual-GPU computers for use by individual
Ph.D. or postdoctoral researchers in a tower case that can be placed on or under the desk; (ii) shared
GPU servers systems which will be used by small teams (3-4 persons) working on a specific project but
sharing a common codebase or sets of experimental data; these can be either rack-mounted, or in a
tower case; a multi-port network interface, is required; (iii) personal single-GPU laptop computers to
be used by individual researches for prototyping code.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 450000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
Tenders may be submitted for
all lots
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Personal multi-GPU desktop computer
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
30211400
-
Computer configurations
30213000
-
Personal computers
30213300
-
Desktop computer
30230000
-
Computer-related equipment
30231000
-
Computer screens and consoles
30236000
-
Miscellaneous computer equipment
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Tower case node; suitable for on-desk or under-desk use in office environment.
Single-CPU; 12-Core; 128 GB RAM [non-ECC RAM is acceptable];
desirable: RAM upgrade options; CPU upgrade options
2 x 24GB GPU; Fast GPU-to-GPU Bus [50 Gbps transfer rate minimum];
2 x 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD;
desirable: option to upgrade to higher capacity M2 NVMe SSD
Desirable : option to add SATA HDD/SSD storage
1 x 10 Gbe network interface [chipset must be Linux compatible]
desirable: 2 or 4-port network interface or higher data rates
Front and rear USB3.2 Gen 1 [or equivalent] ports
Basic HDMI Monitor
desirable: Monitor Upgrades
3 Year warranty & back-to-base servicing
Single-CPU; 12-Core; 128 GB RAM [non-ECC RAM is acceptable];
desirable: RAM upgrade options; CPU upgrade options
2 x 24GB GPU; Fast GPU-to-GPU Bus [50 Gbps transfer rate minimum];
2 x 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD;
desirable: option to upgrade to higher capacity M2 NVMe SSD
Desirable : option to add SATA HDD/SSD storage
1 x 10 Gbe network interface [chipset must be Linux compatible]
desirable: 2 or 4-port network interface or higher data rates
Front and rear USB3.2 Gen 1 [or equivalent] ports
Basic HDMI Monitor
desirable: Monitor Upgrades
3 Year warranty & back-to-base servicing
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 120000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend for a further twelve (12) months, subject to a maximum of two (2) such extensions subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Multi-user multi-GPU network computer
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
30211400
-
Computer configurations
30213000
-
Personal computers
30213300
-
Desktop computer
30230000
-
Computer-related equipment
30231000
-
Computer screens and consoles
30236000
-
Miscellaneous computer equipment
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Tower or Rack case
Single-CPU; 20 core or higher; 256 GB RAM; [non-ECC is acceptable]
desirable: ECC RAM; RAM/CPU upgrade options; dual-CPU option]
4 @ 24 GB GPU; GPU-to-GPU Bus [50 Gbps transfer rate between paired GPU]; NOTE:
Fewer GPU with higher memory spec is also acceptable
desirable: option to upgrade to 6 or 8 GPU
2 @ 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD with write rate 2000MByte/s+, read rate 3000MByte/s +;
desirable: option to upgrade to higher capacity M2 NVMe SSD
desirable: options to add SATA HDD/SSD storage capacity
desirable: internal NAS support, or high-speed external NAS I/O
2 Port 25 Gbe network interface [chipset must be Linux compatible]
desirable: 4-port network interface or faster data rates
desirable: USB3.2 Gen 1 [or equivalent] ports
3 Year warranty & back-to-base servicing
desirable: on site servicing
Single-CPU; 20 core or higher; 256 GB RAM; [non-ECC is acceptable]
desirable: ECC RAM; RAM/CPU upgrade options; dual-CPU option]
4 @ 24 GB GPU; GPU-to-GPU Bus [50 Gbps transfer rate between paired GPU]; NOTE:
Fewer GPU with higher memory spec is also acceptable
desirable: option to upgrade to 6 or 8 GPU
2 @ 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD with write rate 2000MByte/s+, read rate 3000MByte/s +;
desirable: option to upgrade to higher capacity M2 NVMe SSD
desirable: options to add SATA HDD/SSD storage capacity
desirable: internal NAS support, or high-speed external NAS I/O
2 Port 25 Gbe network interface [chipset must be Linux compatible]
desirable: 4-port network interface or faster data rates
desirable: USB3.2 Gen 1 [or equivalent] ports
3 Year warranty & back-to-base servicing
desirable: on site servicing
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 120000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend for a further twelve (12) months, subject to a maximum of two (2) such extensions subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Laptops with GPUs
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
30211400
-
Computer configurations
30213000
-
Personal computers
30213300
-
Desktop computer
30230000
-
Computer-related equipment
30231000
-
Computer screens and consoles
30236000
-
Miscellaneous computer equipment
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Single CPU i7 8 cores or higher;
desirable: CPU upgrade options;
Minimum 32 GB DDR4, 2,666 MHz RAM or equivalent
desirable: 64 GB DDR4 RAM or faster RAM upgrade
Single GPU 8GB GDDR6; compatible with AI frameworks such as Tensorflow, Pytorch
desirable: GPU upgrades
2 @ 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD with write rate 3000MByte/s+, read rate 3000MByte/s+;
desirable: 1 @ 2TB NVMe SSD option can be substituted
desirable: option to upgrade to higher capacity M2 NVMe SSDs
802.11 ac/a/b/g/n Wifi, Bluetooth (or equivalent)
desirable: 1 Gbps ethernet port or ethernet adapter
Minimum 2 x USB 3.1 ports; camera & micropohone to support videoconferencing;
desirable: 4 x USB 3.2 and/or thunderbolt/USB-C ports
3 Year warranty & back-to-base servicing
desirable: CPU upgrade options;
Minimum 32 GB DDR4, 2,666 MHz RAM or equivalent
desirable: 64 GB DDR4 RAM or faster RAM upgrade
Single GPU 8GB GDDR6; compatible with AI frameworks such as Tensorflow, Pytorch
desirable: GPU upgrades
2 @ 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD with write rate 3000MByte/s+, read rate 3000MByte/s+;
desirable: 1 @ 2TB NVMe SSD option can be substituted
desirable: option to upgrade to higher capacity M2 NVMe SSDs
802.11 ac/a/b/g/n Wifi, Bluetooth (or equivalent)
desirable: 1 Gbps ethernet port or ethernet adapter
Minimum 2 x USB 3.1 ports; camera & micropohone to support videoconferencing;
desirable: 4 x USB 3.2 and/or thunderbolt/USB-C ports
3 Year warranty & back-to-base servicing
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 100000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend for a further twelve (12) months, subject to a maximum of two (2) such extensions subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)
Conditions for participation
III.1.1)
Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
N/A
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3)
Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
7
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
: yes
IV.2)
Administrative information
IV.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
18/03/2021
Local time:
14:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.6)
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months
: 12
(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
18/03/2021
Local time:
14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
01/12/2024
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
Central Office of the High Court
Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE