Publication

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

IE 6609370 G

University of Limerick

Castletroy

Co.Limerick

IE

Contact person: Maria Owens

Telephone: +353 61234852

E-mail: maria.owens@ul.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.educationprocurementservice.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87073

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:

http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=210694&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Additional information can be obtained from

the abovementioned address:

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

electronically via: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=210694&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type: Education

I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

For the supply of Hardware & Software Storage Management Service for the University of Limerick.

Reference number: IT1888C

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72222300 - Information technology services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

The University of Limerick Information Technology Division (ITD), ) is responsible for the provision and support of computer systems, networking, and audio visual and media services in the University. ITD provides, manages, maintains, and operates a range of both networking and associated infra- structural services to a diverse community of academics, researchers, management staff, administrators, and students (under / postgraduate) throughout the entire establishment.
The maintenance (hardware and software), installation, support, management and development of the University’s Server & Storage Infrastructure is outsourced. ITD are seeking Hardware and Software Storage Management Service, supported by key roles for the list of technologies as detailed in Appendix1.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 360000.00 EUR

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

44316400 - Hardware

50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment

51611100 - Hardware installation services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The University of Limerick Information Technology Division (ITD), ) is responsible for the provision and support of computer systems, networking, and audio visual and media services in the University. ITD provides, manages, maintains, and operates a range of both networking and associated infra- structural services to a diverse community of academics, researchers, management staff, administrators, and students (under / postgraduate) throughout the entire establishment.
The Campus IT Infrastructure now supports a community of approximately 13,000 undergraduate / postgraduate students and approximately 1,400 staff in a very diverse and demanding range of activities, requiring critical levels of service both within the campus and to the Internet.
The maintenance (hardware and software), installation, support, management and development of the University’s Server & Storage Infrastructure is outsourced. ITD are seeking Hardware and Software Storage Management Service, supported by key roles for the list of technologies as detailed in Appendix1.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Cost criterion - Name: Ultimate Cost / Weighting: 25

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 (Twelve) Months with a maximum of 4 (four) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2.14)

Additional information

Competition for the maintenance (hardware and software), installation, support, management and development of the University of Limerick's Server & Storage Infrastructure. The University ITD dept. are seeking Hardware and Software Storage Management Service, supported by key roles for listed technologies.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions: Please see RFT document for further details.

III.1.2)