23/013 - A Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of IT Infrastructure and Related Services
CfT CA Unique ID:
Evaluation Mechanism:
Best Price-Quality Ratio
Description:
The Contracting Entity is undertaking a competitive tender process to establish a multi supplier framework agreement that will provision for all IT infrastructure and related services across Networks Ireland, its subsidiaries and business units. It is the intention to appoint service providers to support the delivery of these requirements in the six area referenced below, each of which will constitute a separate lot Lot 1 – Enterprise Class Servers Lot 2 – Security Infrastructure Lot 3 – Desktop Devices Lot 4 – Mobile Devices Lot 5 – Network Infrastructure The framework agreement will be established for a term of five (5) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to three (3) year at the sole discretion of Gas Networks Ireland. Maximum of four (4) applicants per lot will be invited to tender for ITT stage, where the minimum requirements are demonstrated. Lot 1 – Enterprise Class Servers/ Storage Infrastructure: Scope of service is the provision of Enterprise Class Servers, storage infrastructure and ancillary services to Gas Networks Ireland including but not limited to implementation, consultancy, maintenance and licensing, as well as associated products such as Racks, KVM's, Memory, Hard Drives, Input devices, storage devices, disks, disk shelves, fabric switches, GBICs and cabling. etc. The services should include planning, configuration and testing through proven methodologies and implementation techniques Lot 2 – Security Infrastructure: Scope of service is the provision of Security Infrastructure and ancillary services to Gas Networks Ireland including but not limited to implementation, consultancy, maintenance and licensing, as well as associated products such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems and Intrusion Prevention. The services should include planning, configuration and testing through proven methodologies and implementation techniques. Lot 3 – Desktop Devices: Scope of service is the provision of Desktop Devices and ancillary services to Gas Networks Ireland including but not limited to implementation, consultancy, maintenance, licensing as well as associated products such as Laptops, PC’s and Thin Clients. The service will also include industry best practices to optimise the management of laptop and desktop devices. This may include but not limited to application packaging to image and patch management. Lot 4 – Mobile Devices: Scope of service is the provision of Mobile Devices and ancillary services to Gas Networks Ireland including but not limited to implementation, consultancy, maintenance, licensing as well as associated products such as Mobile Handsets, Mobile Voice and Data Communications Services, Mobile Devices and Tablet devices. This lot also includes the provision of field force mobile devices and solutions and could include the delivery of services such as device preparation and provisioning, device security, device management and support, upgrade and replacement of these mobile devices and solutions. Lot 5 – Network Infrastructure: The expected scope of service is the provision of Network Infrastructure and ancillary services to Gas Networks Ireland including but not limited to implementation, consultancy, maintenance, licensing as well as associated products such as LAN Switches, POE Switches, Routers, Wireless Connectivity, Network Modules and Lines Cards. The services should include planning, configuration and testing through proven methodologies and implementation techniques. The purpose of this application is to identify suppliers that successfully meet the criteria set out in the tender document and in doing so, establishing their suitability for the framework. Suppliers tendering for multiple lots will be assessed on a lot-by-lot basis whereby the selection criteria and scoring set out in SECTION 5 of the PQQ will be consistent across each independent lot.
Procurement Type:
Supplies
Directive:
2014/25/EU (Utilities)
Procedure:
Negotiated with prior call for competition
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement Timeframe:
N/A
CPV Codes:
48800000-Information systems and servers
71311300-Infrastructure works consultancy services
48820000-Servers
48821000-Network servers
48823000-File servers
35121000-Security equipment
48730000-Security software package
50610000-Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
72212730-Security software development services
30213300-Desktop computer
72212315-Desktop-publishing software development services
72212511-Desktop communications software development services
32250000-Mobile telephones
32252100-Hands-free mobile telephones
32252110-Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
34514700-Mobile platforms
64212000-Mobile-telephone services
32424000-Network infrastructure
32425000-Network operating system
30233180-Flash memory storage devices
30233140-Direct-access storage devices (DASD)
30233141-Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)
30233100-Computer storage units
63121100-Storage services
72317000-Data storage services
72212782-Storage management software development services
72420000-Internet development services
72421000-Internet or intranet client application development services
72422000-Internet or intranet server application development services
48200000-Networking, Internet and intranet software package
32412110-Internet network
72100000-Hardware consultancy services
72000000-IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72222000-Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72222300-Information technology services
72267100-Maintenance of information technology software
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions
:
No
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
12/01/2024 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
15/12/2023 12:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
12/01/2024 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
Yes
Number Of Lots:
5
Lot Name(1)
23/013 - Enterprise Class Servers and Storage Infrastructure
Lot Name(2)
23/013 - Security Infrastructure
Lot Name(3)
23/013 - Desktop Devices
Lot Name(4)
23/013 - Mobile Devices, Solutions and Services
Lot Name(5)
23/013 - Network Infrastructure
Tenders For Lots:
All Lots
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals: