Tender

Provision of a Research Storage Platform for the long-term retention of Research Data

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

13 Feb 2019 at 12:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is currently initiating a tender for the "Provision of a Research Storage Platform for the long-term retention of Research Data." This procurement falls within the information technology industry, specifically related to data-processing machines and computer storage units, and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender process is open, with critical deadlines including the submission end date on 18th March 2019. The estimated contract value is between £1.4 million and £1.6 million, with the contract period expected to be from 25th March 2019 to 24th March 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in data storage solutions, cloud services, and IT infrastructure management. Businesses that offer modern, API-driven storage platforms capable of integrating with existing systems and supporting AI and machine learning initiatives are well-suited to compete in this process. With the University seeking professional services for the migration of existing research data, vendors who can demonstrate expertise in handling large-scale data transitions will find this an advantageous opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Research Storage Platform for the long-term retention of Research Data

Notice Description

The University is looking to procure a research storage platform to support a wide range of research activities and the long-term retention of research data. Many of the University's academic colleges are keen to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies and the storage platform will provide critical capabilities to support all AI/ML initiatives. The University is required to retain research related data for periods of 20 years and greater and it is important to be able to access data via modern and legacy methods. Use of the research storage platform will include all new requirements and the consolidation of existing NAS storage devices (QNAP/Synology). The current model of distributed NAS storage arrays carries a management overhead and the University is looking to reduce this by providing a centrally managed service.We are seeking a modern API driven webscale storage platform, split across the University's three campus data centres, with the option of utilising cloud storage services for the tiering of data as it is generated, analysed and archived and additionally replicated for use with cloud-based applications and for business continuity purposes. (The storage connectivity does not form part of this tender). The University requires this platform to deliver significant gains in terms of modern IT capabilities, infrastructure agility, integration with public cloud storage services, performance, scale, automated provisioning, and reduced management overhead. In order to deliver immediate benefit to the University we are seeking professional services to migrate the existing 2.5 Petabytes (2.5PB) of distributed NAS based research data to the new central research storage platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94b6d2ef-0440-4d87-a9bd-e889d2beea01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c416f408-66d6-44d6-8adb-c613aa8ef72c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30233100 - Computer storage units

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2019 - 24 Mar 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Category Manager
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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