STFC IT17510 Video Conferencing MCU Replacement

Tender description

****The final date and time for submission of bids is 14/02/2018 @ 16:00hrs. Do not apply directly to the buyer, bids are to be submitted through the CCS e-sourcing suite**** STFC have a requirement for the supply of a Video-Conferencing Bridging and Interoperability capability that will: • Replace 4 existing virtual video-conferencing rooms, • Allow interworking between all common desktop and video-conferencing clients, • Provide a structured capability for adding connectivity for new types of desktop and video-conferencing client in the future, and • Provide a secure, reliable, and enduring platform. This Bridging and Interoperability capability will replace the existing single physical basic Cisco MCU (Multi-point Control Unit) Bridge with resilient virtual device(s) within STFC Digital Solution's Hyper-V (Microsoft) virtual environment. An initial base capacity of 20 video-conferencing ports ports and appropriate Virtual Meeting Rooms (VMR's) for 3 years is required. This contract will have the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods, the total contract value including possible extension shall not exceed £125,000.00 excluding VAT. Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control