The Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) in Trondheim (Norway) is seeking proposals from qualified computer hardware vendors for a High Performance Computing (HPC) LINUX Cluster and a High Capacity Storage Server.

The Cluster should consist of 1 head node and 2 different types of compute nodes, including initially 96 and 128 processor cores total for each of the 2 nodes respectively.

The parallel storage system (plus necessary disk shelves) should provide a minimum 500 TB usable capacity in a single namespace.

It is anticipated that storage requirement will increase from 500 TB to 1 500 TB within the next 3 years. This will be accomplished by purchase of additional storage. It is also anticipated that additional compute nodes with a total of 256 cores will be purchased within the next 3 years. The system should be designed to accommodate these future expansions within 1 42U rack and a 36-port Infiniband switch.

The Geological Survey of Norway will evaluate and compare only the most advantageous bids for offered systems and prices. Detailed assessment will be conducted on the basis of:

— Technical solutions;

— Reliability, quality, maintenance and upgrades;

— Reference Projects;

— Warranty;

— Lowest price.

The Bid must be submitted in the following format: — Original paper, dated and signed, — 1 copy in PDF format on CD or memory chip — 1 censored copy in PDF format on CD or memory chip.

And delivered before the 27.4.2016 to: Geological Survey of Norway (at the reception) Leiv Eirikssons vei 39, Lade Trondheim, Norway.

The Bid can optionally be sent by regular mail to: Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) PO Box 6315 sloop, 7491 Trondheim Norway. The Bidder then has the risk that the bid may not reach NGU premises in Leiv Eiriksons vei 39, within the deadline. Valid tax certificate and HSE declaration shall be submitted with the tender.

NGU reserves the right to reject the entire bids or parts of the bids or to go into further negotiations with a selection of the most appropriate vendors. NGU reserves the right to go out with another invitation for bids depending on bids size, scope and the available funding.

Electronic invoices: NGU requires that suppliers of goods and services send invoices and credit notes electronically in accordance with the “Elektronisk handelsformat” (EHF) format . NGU uses “General Purchase terms for government purchases of merchandise.“ (AIS 89). Questions should be addressed to: Jacob Solvoll Phone + 47 73 90 44 20, E-Mail: jacob.solvoll@ngu.no with a copy to ngu@ngu.no Bidders are encouraged to submit a censored version of the offer that can be forwarded to other bidders on request without damaging any business sensitive information.

Bidding papers are drawn up in English. Any interested parties are expected to read the instructions and specifications. Inadequate or faulty Bids are the Biders’ responsibility and will be discarded.