The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the ‘Framework Agreement’) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Services’).
In summary, the services comprise:
• virtualisation software which includes: desktop virtualisation, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), server virtualisation, application virtualisation, presentation virtualisation, virtualisation management software;
• virtualisation software licensing;
• virtualisation software support and maintenance;
• virtualisation software support services;
• virtualisation software professional technical services;
• virtualisation software training services;
• virtualisation software managed services.
Tenderers should note that all further references to licence(s) and/or licensing shall be deemed to include subscriptions where the context so admits or requires.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2020-04-20.
The procurement was published on 2020-03-09.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Request for Tenders to Establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller...”
Title
Request for Tenders to Establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services
PROJ000005653 - ISW020F
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Products/services: Software-related services📦
Short description:
“The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the...”
Short description
The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the ‘Framework Agreement’) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Services’).
In summary, the services comprise:
• virtualisation software which includes: desktop virtualisation, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), server virtualisation, application virtualisation, presentation virtualisation, virtualisation management software;
• virtualisation software licensing;
• virtualisation software support and maintenance;
• virtualisation software support services;
• virtualisation software professional technical services;
• virtualisation software training services;
• virtualisation software managed services.
Tenderers should note that all further references to licence(s) and/or licensing shall be deemed to include subscriptions where the context so admits or requires.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 26 500 000 💰
Information about lots
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
1️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: ISW020F — Lot 1 VMware Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services
Title
Lot Identification Number: 1
Description
Additional products/services: Software package suites📦
Additional products/services: IT software package📦
Additional products/services: Software support services📦
Additional products/services: Software implementation services📦
Additional products/services: Software configuration services📦
Additional products/services: Software maintenance and repair services📦
Additional products/services: Software supply services📦
Place of performance: Éire/Ireland🏙️
Main site or place of performance: Dublin 1.
Description of the procurement:
“The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the...”
Description of the procurement
The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the ‘Framework Agreement’) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Services’).
In summary, the services comprise:
• virtualisation software which includes: desktop virtualisation, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), server virtualisation, application virtualisation, presentation virtualisation, virtualisation management software;
• virtualisation software licensing;
• virtualisation software support and maintenance;
• virtualisation software support services;
• virtualisation software professional technical services;
• virtualisation software training services;
• virtualisation software managed services.
Tenderers should note that all further references to licence(s) and/or licensing shall be deemed to include subscriptions where the context so admits or requires.
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Quality criterion (name): Quality of approach to the delivery of support services
Quality criterion (weighting): 300
Quality criterion (name): Quality of approach to the delivery of professional technical services
Quality criterion (name): Quality of approach to the delivery of training services
Quality criterion (weighting): 100
Cost criterion (name): Cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 300
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 8 000 000 💰
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 24
Information about options
Options ✅
Description of options:
“The contracting authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the framework term for a period or periods...”
Description of options
The contracting authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the framework term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the contracting authority’s obligations at law. The term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
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Additional information:
“The contracting authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the framework term for a period or periods...”
Additional information
The contracting authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the framework term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the contracting authority’s obligations at law. The term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: ISW020F — Lot 2 Citrix Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Description
Main site or place of performance: Dublin 1
Description of the procurement:
“The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the...”
Description of the procurement
The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the ‘Framework Agreement’) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Services’).
In summary, the services comprise:
• virtualisation software which includes: desktop virtualisation, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), server virtualisation, application virtualisation, presentation virtualisation, virtualisation management software;
• virtualisation software licensing;
• virtualisation software support and maintenance;
• virtualisation software support services;
• virtualisation software professional technical services;
• virtualisation software training services;
• virtualisation software managed services.
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Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 15 500 000 💰
3️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title:
“ISW020F — Lot 3 Other (non specified) Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services” Title
Lot Identification Number: 3
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 3 000 000 💰
Information about options
Description of options:
“The contracting authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the framework term for a period or periods...”
Description of options
The contracting authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the framework term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the contracting authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
List and brief description of conditions:
“Please refer to the request for tender document associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID 166775).” Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
“Please refer to the request for tender document associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID 166775).” Conditions for participation
“Please refer to the request for tender document associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID 166775).” Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
“Please refer to the request for tender document associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID 166775).” Conditions for participation
Conditions for participation (technical and professional ability):
“Please refer to the request for tender document associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID 166775).” Conditions related to the contract
Contract performance conditions:
“Please refer to the request for tender document associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID 166775).”
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators
Description
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 9
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2020-04-20
12:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2020-04-20
12:00 📅
Complementary information Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪 Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Please consult with your own legal advisors.
Source: OJS 2020/S 051-121312 (2020-03-09)
Additional information (2020-03-24) Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the...”
Short description
The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the ‘Framework Agreement’) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Services’).
In summary, the services comprise:
— virtualisation software which includes: desktop virtualisation, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), server virtualisation, application virtualisation, presentation virtualisation, virtualisation management software,
— virtualisation software licensing,
— virtualisation software support and maintenance,
— virtualisation software support services,
— virtualisation software professional technical services,
— virtualisation software training services,
— virtualisation software managed services.
Tenderers should note that all further references to licence(s) and/or licensing shall be deemed to include subscriptions where the context so admits or requires.
Complementary information Original notice reference
Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 051-121312
Changes Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.2)
Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Old value
Date: 2020-04-20 📅
Time: 12:00
New value
Date: 2020-06-29 📅
Time: 12:00
Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.7)
Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders
Old value
Date: 2020-04-20 📅
Time: 12:00
New value
Date: 2020-06-29 📅
Time: 12:00
Source: OJS 2020/S 061-146206 (2020-03-24)
Contract award notice (2020-11-24) Contracting authority Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Request for Tenders to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller...”
Title
Request for Tenders to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services
PROJ000005653 - ISW020F
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Short description:
“The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the...”
Short description
The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the ‘Framework Agreement’) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Services’).
In summary, the services comprise:
• virtualisation software which includes: desktop virtualisation, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), server virtualisation, application virtualisation, presentation virtualisation, virtualisation management software;
• virtualisation software licensing;
• virtualisation software support and maintenance;
• virtualisation software support services;
• virtualisation software professional technical services;
• virtualisation software training services;
• virtualisation software managed services.
Tenderers should note that all further references to licence(s) and/or licensing shall be deemed to include subscriptions where the context so admits or requires.
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Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 26 500 000 💰
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots ✅ Description
Description of the procurement:
“The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the...”
Description of the procurement
The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the ‘Framework Agreement’) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Services’).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• virtualisation software which includes: desktop virtualisation, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), server virtualisation, application virtualisation, presentation virtualisation, virtualisation management software;
• virtualisation software licensing;
• virtualisation software support and maintenance;
• virtualisation software support services;
• virtualisation software professional technical services;
• Virtualisation software training services;
• virtualisation software managed services.
Tenderers should note that all further references to licence(s) and/or licensing shall be deemed to include subscriptions where the context so admits or requires.
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Description of the procurement:
“The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the...”
Description of the procurement
The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the ‘Framework Agreement’) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Services’).
In summary, the services comprise:
• virtualisation software which includes: desktop virtualisation, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), server virtualisation, application virtualisation, presentation virtualisation, virtualisation management software;
• virtualisation software licensing;
• virtualisation software support and maintenance;
• virtualisation software support services;
• virtualisation software professional technical services;
• virtualisation software training services;
• virtualisation software managed services.
Show more Scope of the procurement
Title:
“ISW020F — Lot 3 Other (Non Specified) Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services” Description
Description of the procurement:
“The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the...”
Description of the procurement
The contracting authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the ‘Framework Agreement’) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ‘Services’).
In summary, the services comprise:
• virtualisation software which includes: desktop virtualisation, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), server virtualisation, application virtualisation, presentation virtualisation, virtualisation management software;
• virtualisation software licensing;
• virtualisation software support and maintenance;
• virtualisation software support services;
• virtualisation software professional technical services;
• virtualisation software training services;
• virtualisation software managed services.
Tenderers should note that all further references to licence(s) and/or licensing shall be deemed to include subscriptions where the context so admits or requires.
Procedure Information about framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2020/S 051-121312
Award of contract
1️⃣
Contract Number: 1
Lot Identification Number: 1
Title: ISW020F — Lot 1 VMware Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2020-11-17 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Asystec Ltd
National registration number: IE9769268n
Postal address: Raheen Business Park
Postal town: Limerick
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 61577600📞
E-mail: bids@asystec.ie📧
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
The contractor is an SME ✅ Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 8 000 000 💰
2️⃣
Contract Number: 2
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Hibernia Services Ltd. t/a Evros Technology Group
National registration number: IE6570309Q
Postal address: Hibernia House, Cherrywood Science and Technology Park, Loughlinstown
Postal town: Dublin 18
Phone: +353 872522979📞
E-mail: john.kennedy@hetg.ie📧
URL: http://www.evros.ie🌏
The contractor is an SME
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 8 000 000 💰
3️⃣
Contract Number: 3
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Novosco Ltd
National registration number: NI028408
Postal address: Concourse Building 3
Postal town: Belfast
Postal code: BT3 9DT
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Phone: +442 890454433📞
E-mail: andrew.knight@novosco.com📧
Region: United Kingdom 🏙️ Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 8 000 000 💰
4️⃣
Contract Number: 4
Name and address of the contractor
Name: PFH Technology Group
National registration number: IE6435827J
Postal address: Eastgate Ave, Co. Cork
Postal town: Little Island
Phone: +353 874585144📞
E-mail: carolinedaly@pfh.ie📧
URL: http://www.pfh.ie🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 8 000 000 💰
5️⃣
Contract Number: 5
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Softcat plc
National registration number: 02174990
Postal address: Thames Ind. Est., Fieldhouse Lane, Mar
Postal town: Marlow
Phone: +44 1612723133📞
E-mail: publicsector@softcat.com📧
URL: http://www.softcat.com🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 8 000 000 💰
6️⃣
Contract Number: 6
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Triangle Computer Services (Ireland) Ltd
National registration number: IE 632 9657R
Postal address: Colm House 91 Pembroke Road
Postal town: Dublin 4
Phone: +353 16579700📞
E-mail: e-tenders@triangle.ie📧
URL: http://www.triangle.ie/🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 8 000 000 💰
7️⃣
Contract Number: 7
Lot Identification Number: 2
Title: ISW020F — Lot 2 Citrix Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Arkphire Security Ltd
National registration number: N/a
Postal address: 7 Beckett Way, Parkwest Business Pa
Postal town: Dublin 12
Phone: +353 18976750📞
E-mail: juliane.linehan@arkphire.com📧
Fax: +353 18976751 📠
URL: http://www.arkphire.com🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 15 500 000 💰
8️⃣
Contract Number: 8
Title: ISW020F - Lot 2 Citrix Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Enterprise Solutions
National registration number: ie8273049d
Postal address: Unit 6, 78 Furze Road
Postal town: Sandyford
Phone: +353 0868200040📞
E-mail: niamh@enterprise-solutions.ie📧
URL: http://www.enterprise-solutions.ie🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 15 500 000 💰
9️⃣
Contract Number: 9
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 15 500 000 💰
1️⃣0️⃣
Contract Number: 10
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Novosco Ltd.
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 15 500 000 💰
1️⃣1️⃣
Contract Number: 11
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 15 500 000 💰
1️⃣2️⃣
Contract Number: 12
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 15 500 000 💰
1️⃣3️⃣
Contract Number: 13
Lot Identification Number: 3
Title:
“ISW020F — Lot 3 Other (Non Specified) Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services” Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 3 000 000 💰
1️⃣4️⃣
Contract Number: 14
Title:
“ISW020F — Lot 3 Other (non specified) Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services” Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 3 000 000 💰
1️⃣5️⃣
Contract Number: 15
Title:
“ISW020F - Lot 3 Other (Non Specified) Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services” Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 3 000 000 💰
Complementary information Additional information
“Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #166775).”
Source: OJS 2020/S 232-572286 (2020-11-24)