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Contract notice

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Published

Expire date: 08/12/2021

External Reference: 2021-581593

FTS Reference: 2021-027936

Contract notice

Contract notice

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

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39956&B=SUPC
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39956&B=SUPC
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to 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

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.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 500000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:  5
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 - Servers
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

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
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

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.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 100000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 10
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
II.2.14)

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.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 - Storage
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

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
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

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.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 100000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 10
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
II.2.14)

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.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 - Solutions Exc HPC
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

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
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

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.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 100000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 month
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 10
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
II.2.14)

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.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 4 - Solutions for HPC or DIC
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

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
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

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.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 100000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 10
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
II.2.14)

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.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 5 - Reseller Solutions
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

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
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 100000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 15
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
II.2.14)

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.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  34
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  08/12/2021
Local time:  17:00
IV.2.3)

Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

Date: 14/01/2022
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months : 12  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

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.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, P O Box 217, Whiteknights
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK
Telephone: +44 11893874304
E-mail: supc@reading.ac.uk