Supplies
08/12/2021 17:00:00
30210000-4 Data-processing machines (hardware)
48824000-0 Printer servers
30211100-2 Super computer
48822000-6 Computer servers
48821000-9 Network servers
30233141-1 Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)
30233150-7 Optical-disk drives
48825000-7 Web servers
30234000-8 Storage media
30233100-2 Computer storage units
30233000-1 Media storage and reader devices
30233140-4 Direct-access storage devices (DASD)
48820000-2 Servers
48782000-3 Storage management software package
30233180-6 Flash memory storage devices
48823000-3 File servers
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate
RG6 6BU
Reading
United Kingdom
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| Notice | Date of dispatch |
|---|---|
| Live Opportunity (Contracts Finder) | 08/11/2021 12:31 |
| Contract notice (FTS) | |
| Awarded Contract (Contracts Finder) | 03/01/2024 18:07 |
| Contract award notice (FTS) |
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.
This lot will allow solutions and multi-vendor solutions from new and evolving manufacturers and specialist deployment services via the appointed Resellers who will lead. Leasing will be permitted under this lot but must be evaluated by way of further competition. It is envisaged a maximum of 10 suppliers may be awarded to this lot. Resellers will be awarded to supply only those products and solutions and manufacturers they are deemed qualified for.
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.
Leasing will be permitted under this lot but must be evaluated by way of further competition. Services associated with on premises research infrastructure may also be purchased under this lot (for example: development services, integration with other new equipment or new types of integration, additional support services or extended maintenance might fall within this definition).
Storage 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 storage equipment including backup, maintenance renewals, management software and other storage related software (where part of a hardware requirement) and includes software defined storage options. This lot includes the option to offer a hybrid approach (on and off premise), where on premise represents a significant element of the requirement
Leasing will be permitted under this lot but must be evaluated by way of further competition. Services associated with on premises research infrastructure may also be purchased under this lot (for example: development services, integration with other new equipment or new types of integration, additional support services or extended maintenance might fall within this definition).
Solutions - Converged, Hyper Converged, Hybrid and Other Solutions (excluding HPC and DIC) OEM Led with up to four routes to market direct, with the OEM, or via nominated resellers. Suppliers must be able to provide full end-to-end solutions for converged infrastructure, hyper-converged and hybrid solutions including servers, storage, networking and intrinsic to solution software, support, maintenance and design and deployment services.
This lot includes the option to offer a hybrid approach (on and off premise), where on premise represents a significant element of the requirement. At least 51% of the equipment used to provide the solution must be the OEM’s technology that is contract on this Lot. Leasing will be permitted under this lot but must be evaluated by way of further competition. It is envisaged a maximum of 6 OEMs may be awarded to this lot.
Solutions - Converged, Hyper Converged, Hybrid and Other Solutions (excluding HPC and DIC) OEM Led with up to four routes to market direct, with the OEM, or via nominated resellers. Suppliers must be able to provide full end-to-end solutions for converged infrastructure, hyper-converged and hybrid solutions including servers, storage, networking and intrinsic to solution software, support, maintenance and design and deployment services.
This lot includes the option to offer a hybrid approach (on and off premise), where on premise represents a significant element of the requirement. At least 51% of the equipment used to provide the solution must be the OEM’s technology that is contract on this Lot. Leasing will be permitted under this lot but must be evaluated by way of further competition. It is envisaged a maximum of 6 OEMs may be awarded to this lot.
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.
This lot will allow solutions and multi-vendor solutions from new and evolving manufacturers and specialist deployment services via the appointed Resellers who will lead. Leasing will be permitted under this lot but must be evaluated by way of further competition. It is envisaged a maximum of 10 suppliers may be awarded to this lot. Resellers will be awarded to supply only those products and solutions and manufacturers they are deemed qualified for.