Servers Storage Solutions National Agreement (1)

Concepts

• reading
• data processing machines
• purpose of the agreement
• servers storage solutions
• national agreement
• procurement of servers
• storage hardware
• solutions
• media storage and reader devices
• computer storage units

Location

United Kingdom: Various locations across the UK

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. 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. 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 Division

Renewal Options

Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months

CPV Codes

• 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
• 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

Indicators

• An E-Catalogue is required.
• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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.