Datacentre Co-Location

Concepts

• belfast
• computer services
• soni
• soni datacentre location
• datacentre co-location
• co-location facility
• provision of datacentre floor space
• identification of a suitable provider of datacentre floor space
• purpose of this procurement process
• information technology

Location

Northern Ireland

Description

The purpose of this procurement process is to put in place a framework that will support the identification of a suitable provider of datacentre floor space in a co-location facility to replace existing SONI datacentre location(s).

Total Quantity or Scope

SONI is commencing a procurement process for the provision of datacentre floor space in a co-location facility and related services.

Renewal Options

Pursuant to Article 50.F as set out in Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (the “Regulations”) SONI may extend the Services Agreement with the successful tenderer for up to a maximum of 20 years on an annual basis

CPV Codes

• 72500000 - Computer-related services
• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 72514100 - Facilities management services involving computer operation

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

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