The authority has appointed the supplier to provide the following: (i) architecture and technical advisory services, (ii) systems integration, support services across a range of technology platforms and associated IT deployments within the NTA. 1. IBM power system and x86 platforms, 2. AIX, RedHat and Windows operating systems, 3. IBM middleware stack โ DB2, MQ and WAS, 4. AWS and Azure cloud services, 5. WAN and LAN networking connectivity including routers, firewalls, switches and VPNs, 6. Virtualisation technologies including IBM, VMWARE, Microsoft, 7. Enterprise class storage and backup solutions including IBM spectrum protect, 8. Automation and DevOps.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2020-05-15.
The procurement was published on 2020-03-30.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Contract notice (2020-03-30) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Software support services
Reference number: Provision of Technical Architect
Short description:
The authority has appointed the supplier to provide the following:
(i) architecture and technical advisory services,
(ii) systems integration, support services across a range of technology platforms and associated IT deployments within the NTA.
1. IBM power system and x86 platforms,
2. AIX, RedHat and Windows operating systems,
3. IBM middleware stack โ DB2, MQ and WAS,
4. AWS and Azure cloud services,
5. WAN and LAN networking connectivity including routers, firewalls, switches and VPNs,
6. Virtualisation technologies including IBM, VMWARE, Microsoft,
7. Enterprise class storage and backup solutions including IBM spectrum protect,
8. Automation and DevOps.
The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers relating to this contract award procedure irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is postponed or cancelled. All costs incurred by interested parties in participating in this competition must be borne by them.
Any contract award will be subject to a number of preconditions, including production of a current tax clearance certificate or tax clearance statement from the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. The contracting authority may terminate this competition (or any part thereof), change the basis of and the procedures for the bidding process, at any time, or procure the project by alternative means if it appears that the project can thereby be more advantageously procured.
The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted.
Refer to procurement documents for further information.
The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers relating to this contract award procedure irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is postponed or cancelled. All costs incurred by interested parties in participating in this competition must be borne by them.
Any contract award will be subject to a number of preconditions, including production of a current tax clearance certificate or tax clearance statement from the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. The contracting authority may terminate this competition (or any part thereof), change the basis of and the procedures for the bidding process, at any time, or procure the project by alternative means if it appears that the project can thereby be more advantageously procured.
The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted.
Refer to procurement documents for further information.
Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
The authority has appointed the supplier to provide the following:
(i) architecture and technical advisory services,
(ii) systems integration, support services across a range of technology platforms and associated IT deployments within the NTA.
1. IBM power system and x86 platforms,
2. AIX, RedHat and Windows operating systems,
3. IBM middleware stack โ DB2, MQ and WAS,
4. AWS and Azure cloud services,
5. WAN and LAN networking connectivity including routers, firewalls, switches and VPNs,
6. Virtualisation technologies including IBM, VMWARE, Microsoft,
7. Enterprise class storage and backup solutions including IBM spectrum protect,
8. Automation and DevOps.
(ii) systems integration, support services across a range of technology platforms, and associated IT deployments within the NTA.
Further information is available in the tender documents.
Duration: 24 months
Description of renewals:
If the services are deemed to be satisfactory, the contract may be renewed annually up to a maximum of 2 years after the end of the second year. The extension of the contract will be dependent on service requirements, performance and continued funding availability.
If the services are deemed to be satisfactory, the contract may be renewed annually up to a maximum of 2 years after the end of the second year. The extension of the contract will be dependent on service requirements, performance and continued funding availability.
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Dublin 2
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity: As set out in the tender documents.
Contract execution
Contract performance conditions: As set out in the tender documents.
Procedure
Legal basis: 32014L0024
Time of receipt of tenders: 12:00
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English ๐ฃ๏ธ
Tender validity period: 2020-11-11 ๐
Tender opening date: 2020-05-15 ๐
Tender opening time: 12:00
The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers relating to this contract award procedure irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is postponed or cancelled. All costs incurred by interested parties in participating in this competition must be borne by them.
The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers relating to this contract award procedure irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is postponed or cancelled. All costs incurred by interested parties in participating in this competition must be borne by them.
Any contract award will be subject to a number of preconditions, including production of a current tax clearance certificate or tax clearance statement from the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. The contracting authority may terminate this competition (or any part thereof), change the basis of and the procedures for the bidding process, at any time, or procure the project by alternative means if it appears that the project can thereby be more advantageously procured.
Any contract award will be subject to a number of preconditions, including production of a current tax clearance certificate or tax clearance statement from the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. The contracting authority may terminate this competition (or any part thereof), change the basis of and the procedures for the bidding process, at any time, or procure the project by alternative means if it appears that the project can thereby be more advantageously procured.
The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted.
Refer to procurement documents for further information.
Complementary information Review body
Name: High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Ground Floor (East Wing), Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin 7
Postal code: D7
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
Phone: +353 18886000๐
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie๐ง
Fax: +353 18886125 ๐
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie๐
Information about review deadlines:
As set out in S.I. No. 130/2010 European Communities (Public Authorities' Contracts) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (in particular Regulation 7 thereof).
Source: OJS 2020/S 066-157503 (2020-03-30)
Contract award notice (2020-10-23) Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
The authority has appointed the supplier to provide the following
(i) architecture and technical advisory services; and
(ii) systems integration and support services across a range of technology platforms and associated IT deployments within the NTA.
1) IBM Power System and x86 Platforms;
2) AIX, RedHat and Windows Operating systems;
3) IBM Middleware stack - DB2, MQ and WAS;
4) AWS and Azure cloud services;
5) WAN and LAN networking connectivity including Routers, Firewalls, Switches and VPNs;
6) Virtualisation technologies including IBM, VMWARE, Microsoft;
7) Enterprise class storage and backup solutions including IBM Spectrum Protect; and
8) Automation and DevOps.
Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2020-09-21 ๐
Name: Zarrdia Ltd
National registration number: IE 3443452NH
Postal address: Fitzwilliam Hall, Fitzwilliam Place
Postal town: Dublin 2
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
E-mail: finn@zarrdia.com๐ง
Country: Dublin
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Internet address: http://www.zarrdia.com๐
Total value of the procurement: 1 487 200 EUR ๐ฐ
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Contracting authority Contact
Contact point: David Rice
Complementary information Review body
Information about review deadlines:
As set out in S.I. No 130/2010 European Communities (Public Authorities' Contracts) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (in particular Regulation 7 thereof).