Microsoft Consultancy Services

The university is looking to update the services provided by its Microsoft Active Directory and is seeking a suitably qualified individual or company who can provide this. The minimum period of consultancy will be 25 days but may be more depending on the progress of the various projects.

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

Notice Type: SERVICES

1 Authority Details

1.1 Authority Name and Address

Official Name: University of the Highlands and Islands
Postal Address: Learning and Information Services, 12b Ness Walk,
Town: Inverness	Postal Code: IV3 5SQ	Country: UK
For the attention of: Gary Ryan	Telephone: +44 1463279000
E-Mail: gary.ryan@uhi.ac.uk	Fax: +44 1463279001
Internet Address (URL): http://www.uhi.ac.uk

1.2 Address from which documentation may be obtained

Official Name: University of the Highlands and Islands
Postal Address: Learning And Information Services, 12b Ness Walk,
Town: Inverness	Postal Code: IV3 5SQ	Country: UK
For the attention of: Gary Ryan	Telephone: +44 1463279000
E-Mail: gary.ryan@uhi.ac.uk	Fax: +44 1463279001
Internet Address (URL): http://www.uhi.ac.uk

1.3 Completed documents must be returned to:

Official Name: University of the Highlands and Islands
Postal Address: Learning and Information Services, 12b Ness Walk,
Town: Inverness	Postal Code: IV3 5SQ	Country: UK
For the attention of: Gary Ryan	Telephone: +44 1463279000
E-Mail: gary.ryan@uhi.ac.uk	Fax: +44 1463279001
Internet Address (URL): http://www.uhi.ac.uk

2 Contract Details

2.1 Title

Microsoft Consultancy Services

2.2 Description of the goods or services required

The areas of expertise that we are looking for support on include

-Update servers from Microsoft 2008 R2 to Microsoft Server 2012.

-Update SCCM to the latest version

-Update federation services supporting Office 365 to latest version.

-Design and build an infrastructure to support an Institutional SharePoint Farm.

-Provide real time reports on System health and status.

-Provide workshops and ad hoc training as required for technical staff

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=264078.

The awarding authority has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via a ‘Tender Submission Postbox’ facility. Further details of this facility are available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/PostBox/Postbox_Explain.aspx?ID=264078.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The postbox closes precisely at the time stated.

2.3 Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

	Code		Description
	271500		Services
	271510		Services – Application Service Provision
	279999		other Information Communication Technology

b) Delivery Location/Area

	Code		Location
	0120		… Highlands and Islands

2.4 Total quantity or scope of tender

Minimum of 25 days

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1 Minimum standards and qualification required

Individuals or companies must hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate relevant experience in the required areas and be able to provide suitable reference sites.

4 Administrative Information

4.1 Type of Procedure

Single stage – Any candidate may submit a tender.

4.2 Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

UHI-LIS002

4.3 Time Limits

a) Time-limit for obtaining documentation 17-05-2013

b) Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders
24-05-2013 Time 12:00

c) Estimated award date 04-06-2013

4.5 Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6 Tender Submission Postbox

The awarding authority has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Tender Submission Postbox facility. Further details are available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/PostBox/Postbox_Explain.aspx?ID=264078

5 Other Information

5.1 Additional Information

(SC Ref:264078)

5.2 Additional Documentation

The following additional documents relating to this notice are available from the site:

UHI LIS002 – Invitation to Tender for Microsoft Consultancy Services

UHI PRO032 – Referee Details Form

UHI PRO033 – Parent Company Guarantee

UHI PRO034 – Non-Collusion Certificate

UHI PRO035 – Business Probity and Criminal Convictions Form

UHI PRO036 – Equality and Diversity Form [II]

UHI PRO037 – Freedom of Information Form

5.3 Publication date of this notice

07-05-2013