ECMWF/ITT/2023/348 Establishment of a Framework Contract for Storage Equipment and Support Services

Concepts

• computer equipment
• reading
• data services
• setting up of a framework contract
• future purchases of similar types of equipment
• storage equipment
• procurement of it data storage equipment
• initial framework
• support services
• provision of it data storage equipment

Location

ECMWF Data Centre, Tecnopolo di Bologna, Via Stalingrado, Bologna, Italy

Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been prepared by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, (governed by its Convention and associated Protocol on Privileges and Immunities which came into force on 1 November 1975, and was amended on 6 June 2010) ("ECMWF") for the purposes of obtaining proposals from Tenderers for the procurement of IT data storage equipment and related support services.

Total Quantity or Scope

This ITT is expected to result in the setting up of a framework contract with 5 to 10 suppliers, with the ultimate purpose of securing the best value for money in the provision of IT data storage equipment and related support services. The suppliers admitted onto the framework will be invited to compete for future purchases of similar types of equipment to those specified in the ITT documents. The initial framework will be for three years with the possibility of extension for a further two years. ECMWF may reopen the competition at a later date to add additional suppliers to the framework on the same conditions. In addition, this ITT intends to place an order for an Initial Purchase (Lot 1) comprising equipment from the supplier providing best value for money for this Lot 1, which has also been selected for the framework. Suppliers may submit Tenders for inclusion onto the framework without bidding to supply Lot 1.

Renewal Options

Possibility of two year extension Tenderers may propose alternative equipment of an equivalent capacity and performance to the requested items.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
• 72300000 - Data services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

See VI.3) Tenders must be submitted via ECMWF's eProcurement Portal in accordance to the instructions in the ITT documents. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with ECMWF's procedures as set out in Invitation to Tender documents, which are available on ECMWF's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.ecmwf.int/) and no other procedures will apply. In submitting this notice ECMWF does not waive the privileges and immunities granted to it by virtue of its status as an Intergovernmental Organisation or submit itself to any jurisdiction. Tenders must be submitted using ECMWF's eProcurement Portal. Hard copy (paper) submissions will not be accepted.