ID 3533511 - DoF - IT Assist Server Patch Management Tool

Concepts

• assist server patch management tool
• belfast
• information technology
• it assist
• patch management system
• delivery of a patch management system
• dof
• patches
• servers
• year contract

Location

Northern Ireland:

Description

IT Assist currently use a patch management system to patch approx. 1900 servers, the majority being virtual. The patch management system scans all devices on the network and identifies the versions of each. The patches are either downloaded manually or automatically as required. Patches can be applied in bulk or individually and on a schedule or on-demand. IT Assist requires a 5 year contract for the supply and delivery of a patch management system which will allow servers to be patched as described above. Please see document entitled “ID 3533511 – Specification Schedule” for full details of the requirement”.

Renewal Options

This contract will be potentially be due to be re-procured after 3-5 years.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 48700000 - Software package utilities
• 48800000 - Information systems and servers
• 72260000 - Software-related services
• 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Indicators

• Variant bids may be considered.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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