Computer equipment and supplies

Tender description

The NUI Galway campus has an extensive wired and wireless network. Its existing firewall infrastructure is nearing end-of-life and requires replacement. This infrastructure includes: — External border routers connecting to HEAnet, — All switch/routing infrastructure connecting border routers to firewall, — Firewall and Web security capabilities, — All switch infrastructure providing DMZ connectivity. The single-party framework agreement to be established from this procurement process includes the provision, installation, commissioning and on-going monitoring and support of this infrastructure. The framework may also be used for related networking equipment that may be required over its lifetime. The framework duration is for a period of 4 years with an initial contract to be awarded for a period of 3 years with the option to renew, subject to review and satisfactory performance, for a further period of up to 3 years. The NUI Galway campus has an extensive wired and wireless network. Its existing firewall infrastructure is nearing end-of-life and requires replacement. This infrastructure includes: — External border routers connecting to HEAnet, — All switch/routing infrastructure connecting border routers to firewall, — Firewall and Web security capabilities, — All switch infrastructure providing DMZ connectivity. The single-party framework agreement to be established from this procurement process includes the provision, installation, commissioning and on-going monitoring and support of this infrastructure. The framework may also be used for related networking equipment that may be required over its lifetime. The framework duration is for a period of 4 years with an initial contract to be awarded for a period of 3 years with the option to renew, subject to review and satisfactory performance, for a further period of up to 3 years.