Date of dispatch of this notice: 03/12/2018
Expire date: 28/02/2019
External Reference: 2018-271075
TED Reference: 2018/S 235-537364
Prior information notice
Information
Published
Prior information notice
Prior information notice
Services
Directive 2014/24/EU
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government
N/A
Custom House .
Dublin
Dublin 1
IE
Contact person:
Brian Murray
Telephone:
+353 018882259
E-mail:
brian.murray@housing.gov.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.housing.gov.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1209
I.3)
Communication
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)
Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
ICT Infrastructure Transformation and Modernisation Project with Managed Service
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
30200000
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Computer equipment and supplies
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) is inviting tenders to submit a Tender for the Contract award of "ICT Infrastructure and Modernisation Project with Managed Service".
The main project requirements include:
• replace the ICT Infrastructure including the storage, security and network equipment for the Department.
• build the infrastructure in Revenue datacentre, St Johns Rd. Dublin 8.
• build a DR site in location that is ISO 27001 data centre complaint infrastructure within Central Government organisation .
• migrate all data from the Department to the new infrastructure.
• build the network to support same ( https://ictstrategy.per.gov.ie/ictstrategy/buildtoshare.html)
• engage a managed service to operate the helpdesk, backup service and the housekeeping tasks to monitor and maintain the new infrastructure.
The main project requirements include:
• replace the ICT Infrastructure including the storage, security and network equipment for the Department.
• build the infrastructure in Revenue datacentre, St Johns Rd. Dublin 8.
• build a DR site in location that is ISO 27001 data centre complaint infrastructure within Central Government organisation .
• migrate all data from the Department to the new infrastructure.
• build the network to support same ( https://ictstrategy.per.gov.ie/ictstrategy/buildtoshare.html)
• engage a managed service to operate the helpdesk, backup service and the housekeeping tasks to monitor and maintain the new infrastructure.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 6500000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
30000000
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Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
30210000
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Data-processing machines (hardware)
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin 1
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) is responsible for the implementation of housing, planning and local government policy. The Department employs approx 600 staff. The Departments primary offices are located in Dublin, Ballina, Wexford, and Shannon. There is three remote offices located in Co. Cork (1) Little Island (2) South Mall (3) Mahon
Tenderers should note that the Contracting Authority fully supports the Public Service ICT strategy which can be accessed at http://ictstrategy.per.gov.ie/ . In line with government policy and the ICT strategy for the public sector, "Delivering better outcomes and efficiency through innovation and excellence in ICT", it is envisaged that this infrastructure will be housed in the government datacentre provided by the Revenue Commissioners at St. John’s Road, Dublin 8. The Department will migrate all of its data to the newly deployed infrastructure with a managed service for maintenance of same and 24*7 perimeter monitoring and protection.
The main project requirements include:
• replace the ICT Infrastructure including the storage, security and network equipment for the Department.
• build the infrastructure in Revenue datacentre, St Johns Rd. Dublin 8.
• build a DR site in location that is ISO 27001 data centre complaint infrastructure within Central Government organisation .
• migrate all data from the Department to the new infrastructure.
• build the network to support same ( https://ictstrategy.per.gov.ie/ictstrategy/buildtoshare.html)
• engage a managed service to operate the helpdesk, backup service and the housekeeping tasks to monitor and maintain the new infrastructure.
The main objectives of this project are :
• a full refresh the infrastructure which will be end of life.
• To remove some of the routine tasks from responsibility of ICT staff to a managed service
• To engage 24*7 monitoring of security and perimeters for systems,.
• To achieve ISO 27001 standard
• To have a robust reliable ICT Infrastructure
• Build in scalability
• In line with Government ICT Strategy
• To future proof insofar as is possible in ICT for next three-five years
Tenderers should note that the Contracting Authority fully supports the Public Service ICT strategy which can be accessed at http://ictstrategy.per.gov.ie/ . In line with government policy and the ICT strategy for the public sector, "Delivering better outcomes and efficiency through innovation and excellence in ICT", it is envisaged that this infrastructure will be housed in the government datacentre provided by the Revenue Commissioners at St. John’s Road, Dublin 8. The Department will migrate all of its data to the newly deployed infrastructure with a managed service for maintenance of same and 24*7 perimeter monitoring and protection.
The main project requirements include:
• replace the ICT Infrastructure including the storage, security and network equipment for the Department.
• build the infrastructure in Revenue datacentre, St Johns Rd. Dublin 8.
• build a DR site in location that is ISO 27001 data centre complaint infrastructure within Central Government organisation .
• migrate all data from the Department to the new infrastructure.
• build the network to support same ( https://ictstrategy.per.gov.ie/ictstrategy/buildtoshare.html)
• engage a managed service to operate the helpdesk, backup service and the housekeeping tasks to monitor and maintain the new infrastructure.
The main objectives of this project are :
• a full refresh the infrastructure which will be end of life.
• To remove some of the routine tasks from responsibility of ICT staff to a managed service
• To engage 24*7 monitoring of security and perimeters for systems,.
• To achieve ISO 27001 standard
• To have a robust reliable ICT Infrastructure
• Build in scalability
• In line with Government ICT Strategy
• To future proof insofar as is possible in ICT for next three-five years
II.2.14)
Additional information
The current service is provided by departmental ICT staff and through resource augmentation at three locations, Dublin, Wexford and Ballina. The overall responsibility and accountability for day to day management rests with the Department. The Department’s ICT service is committed to delivering the highest quality of service to the Department’s internal customers.
II.3)
Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
28/01/2019
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
: yes
IV.2)