II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Servers Storage Solutions National Agreement
Reference number:
ITS4043 SU
30210000
-
Data-processing machines (hardware)
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.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/
Highest offer:
600000000.00
GBP
taken into consideration
(excluding VAT)
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.
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality
/
Weighting:
60%
Price
-
Weighting:
40%
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.
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.
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality
/
Weighting:
60%
Price
-
Weighting:
40%
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.
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.
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality
/
Weighting:
70%
Price
-
Weighting:
30%
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.
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.
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality
/
Weighting:
70%
Price
-
Weighting:
30%
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
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:
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.
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.
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality
/
Weighting:
60%
Price
-
Weighting:
40%
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.