MetSIS(S)-Op Server & Storage

Tender description

Why the Work is Being Done Historically the Met Office provide a range of meteorological and oceanographical services to its clients via either pushing raw data to its customer’s sites, or the customer pulls data or services via the internet using HTTPS from dedicated interface. With the massive increase in data volumes becoming available from the Met Office’s supercomputer and satellites these are no longer satisfactory to some customers. The Met Office therefore wishes to provide a trial system where there is a single point at Met Office Exeter where all available data and services can be securely accessed through OGC Web Services from one system. Problem to Be Solved Design, build, install, configure and accredit the minimum necessary Hardware: • EAL6 cabinet with il6 locks • 1 x server and storage, (100TB as indicative for pricing), • 1 x hardware firewall. • Networking etc Capable of supporting the building of accreditable images, configuration management and deployment of: o operating systems (Linux) o specific software applications and components (to include applications already developed). o additional system management applications and configuration, (open source), applications. System data inputs of up to 2Gbpss at peak loading, data output max 10Mbps. IT Health Check from approved supplier will also be required. Who Are the Users Met Office & MoD Accreditors users need..... as a user I want system design, operating system, patches, AV, new software components, firewall configurations, IP tables etc. deployed and managed in an efficient, auditable and accreditable manner. Met Office systems/service managers users need... O/S & Application patches, Anti Virus updates, new software components, firewall configurations, IP tables etc. deployable and supportable in an efficient, auditable manner with minimum Met Office staff manual effort. Early Market Engagement Work Already Done The Met Office has participated in a number of NATO and MoD interoperability exercises and has an accredited foundation technology demonstration system that can provide a working example of what is trying to be achieved. Existing Team Programme SRO, Programme Manager, Project Manager, Security Assurance Coordinator, Secure Systems Design Authority, internal Solution Architects (Software & Infrastructure). Current Phase Discovery Work Location Construction primary location must be at an appropriately secure facility owned/managed by the supplier due to limited space available within the Met Office but final installation must be at Met Office Headquarters in Exeter. Working Arrangments Progress reports to Met Office Project and/or Programme manager fortnightly and stage boundaries. Design and configuration proposed plans to Met Office IT Design Authority and Accreditors for review and evidence of compliance to these during/after build. Occasional site inspections and progress demonstrations. Security Clearance Security clearance is minimum SC, higher would be desirable for those team members required to have aggregated knowledge of system design and software configuration. Met Office reserve the right to inspect the assembly facility security arrangements. Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Current List-X Supplier Demonstrate experience of GOV.UK's design patterns and styles Ability to provide examples of similar project delivery within the UK MoD defence environment Specific examples of experience and ability to work to JSP480 and JSP604 requirements Demonstration of experience leading on technical solution design Demonstration of experience in build and installation of secure IT systems Demonstration of ability to successfully liaise with other parties to ensure successful delivery Industry standard technologies to be used Demonstration of acting as lead supplier of sub-contractor and/or supplier partnering Nice to Haves Automated configuration management Containerisation/Virtualisation technologies No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria The proposed technical solution Ability to demonstrate experience of operating and co-ordinating delivery in a UK MoD environment Demonstration of value for money of the proposal Cultural Fit Criteria Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers and Accreditors Work as a project within a programme of other projects in delivering programme outcomes. Have experience of successfully working with MoD ISS and DAIS Payment Approach Fixed price Assessment Method Written proposal Reference Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 15% Price 25% Questions from Suppliers Budget range