Planning

Block storage array

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

28 Aug 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is planning a procurement process titled "Block storage array," within the education industry sector, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement, classified as a tender, aims to source a hybrid or all-flash Block Storage Array with a capacity of 750 Tebibytes, to be replicated across two datacentres. Interested parties must register by 17:00 on 6th September 2019, and a questionnaire will be sent to registered entrants on 9th September, with responses due by 17:00 on 13th September 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the technology and IT sectors, especially those specialising in data storage solutions, to expand their operations. Companies that offer hybrid and all-flash storage technologies, as well as those providing comprehensive technical support and consultancy services, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement with a reputable buyer like the University of Strathclyde could also pave the way for long-term partnerships in future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Block storage array

Notice Description

The University seeks registrations of interest for a potential procurement exercise to source a hybrid or all-flash Block Storage Array, to connect to an existing SAN, with 750 Tebibytes of effective capacity, replicated between 2 datacentres. Capabilities must include: synchronous replication, snap-cloning of Oracle databases, VMware v-vols, CommVault integration, a web based management interface and performance monitoring software. The overall solution must also include technical consultancy, product training, support and maintenance for 5 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Potential Tenderers are asked to register an interest via the Public Contract Scotland portal by 1700hrs on 6th September. All potential Tenderers who have submitted an interest by this date will be issued with a brief questionnaire via email on 9th September, which must returned to the Contracting Authority by email no later than 1700hrs on 13th September. The Contracting Authority will not disclose any further details to any interested party directly. Potential Tenderers are asked not to contact any stakeholders from the Contracting Authority directly regarding this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000595922
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364655
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

72224100 - System implementation planning services

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364655
    Block storage array - The University seeks registrations of interest for a potential procurement exercise to source a hybrid or all-flash Block Storage Array, to connect to an existing SAN, with 750 Tebibytes of effective capacity, replicated between 2 datacentres. Capabilities must include: synchronous replication, snap-cloning of Oracle databases, VMware v-vols, CommVault integration, a web based management interface and performance monitoring software. The overall solution must also include technical consultancy, product training, support and maintenance for 5 years.

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