Servers Storage Solutions National Agreement

A Tender Notice
by SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Goods)
Duration
23.5 month
Value
£500M
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
08 Nov 2021
Delivery
To 28 Nov 2023 (est.)
Deadline
08 Dec 2021 17:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: Various locations across the UK

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

The purpose of the agreement is to offer a framework to support institutions’ in the procurement of servers and storage hardware, as well as solutions such as high performance computing or hyper-converged technology via a quick and compliant route to market.

Lot Division

1 Servers
  • Value: £100M

Servers OEM led lot with up to four routes to market either direct, with the OEM, or via nominated resellers. Suppliers must supply an approved range of servers and associated options. This lot includes maintenance renewals, management software and other software layers (where part of a hardware requirement). This lot includes the option to offer a hybrid approach (on and off premise), where on premise represents significant element of the requirement. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.

2 Storage
  • Value: £100M

Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.

3 Solutions Exc HPC
  • Value: £100M

Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.

4 Solutions for HPC or DIC
  • Value: £100M

Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.

5 Reseller Solutions
  • Value: £100M

Reseller Solutions Reseller led; products and solutions must be based in servers, storage and solutions (the same scope as Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4). The intention is for this lot to enable new technologies associated networking and software, consultancy and installation within the scope of products and services set out in lots 1 to 4. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.

CPV Codes

  • 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
  • 30211100 - Super computer
  • 30233000 - Media storage and reader devices
  • 30233100 - Computer storage units
  • 30233140 - Direct-access storage devices (DASD)
  • 30233141 - Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)
  • 30233150 - Optical-disk drives
  • 30233180 - Flash memory storage devices
  • 30234000 - Storage media
  • 48782000 - Storage management software package
  • 48820000 - Servers
  • 48821000 - Network servers
  • 48822000 - Computer servers
  • 48823000 - File servers
  • 48824000 - Printer servers
  • 48825000 - Web servers

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The entire tender process will be conducted electronically and suppliers will need to register their interest online at: https://uk.eu-spply.com/login.asp?B=SUPC All documents will be issued and will need to be returned online. The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is an operating unit of Southern Universities Management Services, a Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No. 2732244.Registered Charity No. 1042175. An electronic auction will not be used for the award of the framework agreement. Institutions may choose to use an electronic auction if undertaking a further competition under the Framework Agreement.

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