UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 30/12/2021

External Reference: 2021-531913

FTS Reference: 2021-009468

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
111357
Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK
Contact person: Mark Lewis
Telephone: +44 1189357081
E-mail: SUPC@reading.ac.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.supc.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623

I.3)

Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37758&B=SUPC
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Servers Storage Solutions National Agreement
Reference number:  ITS4043 SU
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

30210000  -  Data-processing machines (hardware)
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

This PIN is to notify of the intention to tender for a framework for the provision of compute and storage hardware and enabling software, including virtual appliances, support and maintenance and warranty extensions, software defined storage and backup solutions. It also includes compute and server related solutions, converged, hyperconverged, HPC and associated infrastructure. Both purchase and lease are included.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 600000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Servers Storage Solutions National Agreement
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30210000  -  Data-processing machines (hardware)
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
UK
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This PIN is to notify of the intention to tender for a framework for the provision of compute and storage hardware and enabling software, including virtual appliances, support and maintenance and warranty extensions, software defined storage and backup solutions. It also includes compute and server related solutions, converged, hyperconverged, HPC and associated infrastructure. Both purchase and lease are included.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/05/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information