Server and Storage Upgrade and Enhancement

High Performance server, an archive storage solution and a rolling replacement for one of our ESX servers as specified in the attached documentation.

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

Notice Type: SUPPLIES

1 Authority Details

1.1 Authority Name and Address

Official Name: Scottish Association for Marine Science (‘SAMS’)
Postal Address: Finance, Scottish Marine Institute, Oban,
Town: Argyll	Postal Code: PA37 1QA	Country: UK
For the attention of: Liz Campbell	Telephone: +44 1631559000
E-Mail: tenders@sams.ac.uk	Fax: +44 1631559001
Internet Address (URL): http://www.sams.ac.uk Electronic access to information: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

1.2 Address from which documentation may be obtained

Official Name: Scottish Association for Marine Science (‘SAMS’)
Postal Address: Finance, Scottish Marine Institute, Oban,
Town: Argyll	Postal Code: PA37 1QA	Country: UK
For the attention of: Liz Campbell	Telephone: +44 1631559000
E-Mail: tenders@sams.ac.uk	Fax: +44 1631559001
Internet Address (URL): http://www.sams.ac.uk

1.3 Completed documents must be returned to:

Official Name: Scottish Association for Marine Science (‘SAMS’)
Postal Address: Finance, Scottish Marine Institute, Oban,
Town: Argyll	Postal Code: PA37 1QA	Country: UK
For the attention of: Liz Campbell	Telephone: +44 1631559000
E-Mail: tenders@sams.ac.uk	Fax: +44 1631559001
Internet Address (URL): http://www.sams.ac.uk

2 Contract Details

2.1 Title

Server and Storage Upgrade & Enhancement

2.2 Description of the goods or services required

High Performance server, an archive storage solution and a rolling replacement for one of our ESX servers as specified in the attached documentation.

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=284619.

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2.3 Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

	Code		Description
	271100		Consumables – Information Communication Technology
	271200		Hardware
	271600		Software
	279999		other Information Communication Technology

b) Delivery Location/Area

	Code		Location
	120		Highlands and Islands

2.4 Total quantity or scope of tender

We require a High Performance server, an archive storage solution and a rolling replacement for one of our ESX servers as specified in the attached documentation. Maximum cost not to exceed £55,000+VAT

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1 Minimum standards and qualification required

Minimum Standard Required as detailed in Invitation to Tender

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

S02_13-14

4.3 Time Limits

a) Time-limit for obtaining documentation

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

c) Estimated award date 19-12-2013

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

4.6 Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1 Additional Information

Delivery no later than 7th February, 2014

(SC Ref:284619)

5.2 Additional Documentation

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

S02_13-14 Invitation to Tender Server and Storage Upgrade and Enhancement

5.3 Publication date of this notice

13-11-2013