IT Infrastructure hardware and solutions Framework

Tender description

The University has ongoing requirements for a broad range of IT infrastructure equipment to support its operational, strategic and business continuity objectives including high performance Compute (Servers, GPUs), Backup/Storage, Network/Security and associated physical data centre infrastructure (UPS, PDUS, Optics, Racking).<br />The University is dealing with significant market challenges associated with:<br />• Volatile market pricing.<br />• Component supply chain fluctuations.<br />• Extended lead times for critical infrastructure equipment.<br />• The need to maintain continuity of service and operational resilience.<br />• The need to deploy infrastructure solutions within compressed timescales.<br />To mitigate these challenges, the University is considering publishing a single source framework to enable us to respond with agility and “call-off” from a framework with pre-established commercial terms.<br />