Storage solutions
The Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TU/e) is looking for a flexible partner for the supply of storage solutions. Currently, a storage requirement of approximately 500 TB is managed via a private cloud in the university's own data center. During a phase of reviewing storage and security policies, the TU/e wishes to engage a supplier capable of providing a wide range of storage brands and types. The procurement is an open procedure for services. The contractor must fulfill a reseller and advisory role, acting as a link between the TU/e and market distributors/manufacturers, while simultaneously providing storage solutions under favorable conditions. The focus lies on flexibility, scalability, and compatibility with existing infrastructure, with attention to security and compliance.
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01What is being requested
The Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TU/e) is looking for a flexible partner for the supply of storage solutions. Currently, a storage requirement of approximately 500 TB is managed via a private cloud in the university's own data center. During a phase of reviewing storage and security policies, the TU/e wishes to engage a supplier capable of providing a wide range of storage brands and types. The procurement is an open procedure for services. The contractor must fulfill a reseller and advisory role, acting as a link between the TU/e and market distributors/manufacturers, while simultaneously providing storage solutions under favorable conditions. The focus lies on flexibility, scalability, and compatibility with existing infrastructure, with attention to security and compliance.
At present, the storage requirement at the TU/e is fulfilled as a TU/e Private Cloud, where the hardware is located in the TU/e data center. The current volume is approximately 500 TB. The Contracting Authority is currently in a phase where much policy regarding storage and security is being reviewed and adjusted. For this very reason, the Contracting Authority is looking for a flexible partner who, as a supplier, can provide a wide range of storage brands and types. Derhave [Note: This appears to be a typo in the source text, likely intended as 'De opdracht'] This assignment shall consist of:
02Outcome
Central Point BV
03Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
04Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for diensten is € 221.000, for reference.
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08Frequently asked questions
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09Estimated value versus the market
€ 327K
€ 800K
€ 2,5 mln
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