Server Equipment and Support

NORDUnet operates multiple e-Infrastructure services for the Nordic research and educational community based on the servers, this can be anything from IO intensive Media Management or e-meeting services to AI applications. Therefore, the individual purchase will have their individual characteristics to match the purpose. The equipment is currently installed in …

CPV: 30000000 Máquinas, equipo y artículos de oficina y de informática, excepto mobiliario y paquetes de software, 30200000 Equipo y material informático, 30210000 Máquinas procesadoras de datos (hardware)
Lugar de ejecución:
Server Equipment and Support
Organismo adjudicador:
NORDUnet
Número de premio:
2024-4

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : NORDUnet
Legal type of the buyer : Entity with special or exclusive rights
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Server Equipment and Support
Description : NORDUnet operates multiple e-Infrastructure services for the Nordic research and educational community based on the servers, this can be anything from IO intensive Media Management or e-meeting services to AI applications. Therefore, the individual purchase will have their individual characteristics to match the purpose. The equipment is currently installed in Datacenters in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway.
Procedure identifier : e24e113d-8376-4943-b8c3-20a14ad866f9
Internal identifier : 2024-4
Type of procedure : Other multiple stage procedure
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure : NORDUnet is conducting a procurement using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The requests to participate received within the initial deadline for application, will be assessed and completed before opening of the DPS. Assessment of applications received after the initial deadline will be completed within 10 working days. However, the Contracting Authority may extend the assessment period further, according to the conditions in the Danish Procurement Act section 104(4)-(5).

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Additional nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 30000000 Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30210000 Data-processing machines (hardware)

2.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 10 000 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Analogous situation like bankruptcy under national law : Is the economic operator in in any analogous situation like bankruptcy arising from a similar procedure under national laws and regulations? This information needs not be given if exclusion of economic operators in this case has been made mandatory under the applicable national law without any possibility of derogation where the economic operator is nevertheless able to perform the contract.
Bankruptcy : Is the economic operator bankrupt? This information needs not be given if exclusion of economic operators in this case has been made mandatory under the applicable national law without any possibility of derogation where the economic operator is nevertheless able to perform the contract.
Corruption : Has the economic operator itself or any person who is a member of its administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision or control therein been the subject of a conviction by final judgment for corruption, by a conviction rendered at the most five years ago or in which an exclusion period set out directly in the conviction continues to be applicable? As defined in Article 3 of the Convention on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of Member States of the European Union, OJ C 195, 25.6.1997, p. 1, and in Article 2(1) of Council Framework Decision 2003/568/JHA of 22 July 2003 on combating corruption in the private sector (OJ L 192, 31.7.2003, p. 54). This exclusion ground also includes corruption as defined in the national law of the contracting authority (contracting entity) or the economic operator.
Arrangement with creditors : Is the economic operator in arrangement with creditors? This information needs not be given if exclusion of economic operators in this case has been made mandatory under the applicable national law without any possibility of derogation where the economic operator is nevertheless able to perform the contract.
Participation in a criminal organisation : Has the economic operator itself or any person who is a member of its administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision or control therein been the subject of a conviction by final judgment for participation in a criminal organisation, by a conviction rendered at the most five years ago or in which an exclusion period set out directly in the conviction continues to be applicable? As defined in Article 2 of Council Framework Decision 2008/841/JHA of 24 October 2008 on the fight against organised crime (OJ L 300, 11.11.2008, p. 42).
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition : Has the economic operator entered into agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition?
Money laundering or terrorist financing : Has the economic operator itself or any person who is a member of its administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision or control therein been the subject of a conviction by final judgment for money laundering or terrorist financing, by a conviction rendered at the most five years ago or in which an exclusion period set out directly in the conviction continues to be applicable? As defined in Article 1 of Directive 2005/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing (OJ L 309, 25.11.2005, p. 15).
Fraud : Has the economic operator itself or any person who is a member of its administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision or control therein been the subject of a conviction by final judgment for fraud, by a conviction rendered at the most five years ago or in which an exclusion period set out directly in the conviction continues to be applicable? Within the meaning of Article 1 of the Convention on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests (OJ C 316, 27.11.1995, p. 48).
Child labour and other forms of trafficking in human beings : Has the economic operator itself or any person who is a member of its administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision or control therein been the subject of a conviction by final judgment for child labour and other forms of trafficking in human beings, by a conviction rendered at the most five years ago or in which an exclusion period set out directly in the conviction continues to be applicable? As defined in Article 2 of Directive 2011/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA (OJ L 101, 15.4.2011, p. 1).
Insolvency : Is the economic operator the subject of insolvency or winding-up? This information needs not be given if exclusion of economic operators in this case has been made mandatory under the applicable national law without any possibility of derogation where the economic operator is nevertheless able to perform the contract.
Assets being administered by liquidator : Are the assets of the economic operator being administered by a liquidator or by the court? This information needs not be given if exclusion of economic operators in this case has been made mandatory under the applicable national law without any possibility of derogation where the economic operator is nevertheless able to perform the contract.
Guilty of misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure : Can the economic operator confirm that: a) It has been guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying the information required for the verification of the absence of grounds for exclusion or the fulfilment of the selection criteria, b) It has withheld such information, c) It has not been able, without delay, to submit the supporting documents required by a contracting authority or contracting entity, and d) It has undertaken to unduly influence the decision making process of the contracting authority or contracting entity, to obtain confidential information that may confer upon it undue advantages in the procurement procedure or to negligently provide misleading information that may have a material influence on decisions concerning exclusion, selection or award?
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure : Is the economic operator aware of any conflict of interest, as indicated in national law, the relevant notice or the procurement documents due to its participation in the procurement procedure?
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure : Has the economic operator or an undertaking related to it advised the contracting authority or contracting entity or otherwise been involved in the preparation of the procurement procedure?
Guilty of grave professional misconduct : Is the economic operator guilty of grave professional misconduct? Where applicable, see definitions in national law, the relevant notice or the procurement documents.
Payment of social security contributions : Has the economic operator breached its obligations relating to the payment social security contributions, both in the country in which it is established and in Member State of the contracting authority or contracting entity if other than the country of establishment?
Business activities are suspended : Are the business activities of the economic operator suspended? This information needs not be given if exclusion of economic operators in this case has been made mandatory under the applicable national law without any possibility of derogation where the economic operator is nevertheless able to perform the contract.
Payment of taxes : Has the economic operator breached its obligations relating to the payment of taxes, both in the country in which it is established and in Member State of the contracting authority or contracting entity if other than the country of establishment?
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities : Has the economic operator itself or any person who is a member of its administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision or control therein been the subject of a conviction by final judgment for terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities, by a conviction rendered at the most five years ago or in which an exclusion period set out directly in the conviction continues to be applicable? As defined in Articles 1 and 3 of Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (OJ L 164, 22.6.2002, p. 3). This exclusion ground also includes inciting or aiding or abetting or attempting to commit an offence, as referred to in Article 4 of that Framework Decision.

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Server Equipment and Support
Description : NORDUnet operates multiple e-Infrastructure services for the Nordic research and educational community based on the servers, this can be anything from IO intensive Media Management or e-meeting services to AI applications. Therefore, the individual purchase will have their individual characteristics to match the purpose. The equipment is currently installed in Datacenters in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway.
Internal identifier : 2024-4

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Additional nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 30000000 Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30210000 Data-processing machines (hardware)

5.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 10 Year

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 10 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Specific average turnover
Description : Its specific average yearly turnover in the business area covered by the contract for the number of years required in the relevant notice, the procurement documents or the ESPD is as follows: o “Specific Average turnover” must be submitted for the each of previous two (2) years for concluded fiscal years at the time of the Tender response deadline. o The economic operator must have a "Specific Average turnover" of at least EUR 2,000,000.
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : For supply contracts: performance of deliveries of the specified type
Description : The economic operator must provide Two(2) references from similar type of deliveries within the European Economic Area, and preferable within the target area of the delivery inside the Nordic region. The Two references must relate to new customer deliveries, preferable within the previous three years. The references must include the official name of the customer, at least one contact point for the customer including direct phone number and e-mail. The economic operator must state the date of delivery to the customer and the Equipment delivered. The economic operator must describe the relevant quantitative volume of the individual references. The quantitative volume is defined as the number of Servers and their specifications.

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Answer to Evaluation Criteria (Quality)
Description : The Contracting Authority will identify the economically most advantageous Tender on the basis of the best price-quality ratio. The sub-criterion "Answer to Evaluation Criteria (Quality)" can be weighted between 30-40 %. The actual weights of each sub-criteria and part-criteria are decided by the Contracting Authority for that specific Competition and will be contained in the ITT of each specific Competition.
Order of importance : 2
Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Total Cost of Ownership (Price)
Description : The Contracting Authority will identify the economically most advantageous Tender on the basis of the best price-quality ratio. The sub-criterion "Total Cost of Ownership (Price)" can be weighted between 60-70 %. The actual weights of each sub-criteria and part-criteria are decided by the Contracting Authority for that specific Competition and will be contained in the ITT of each specific Competition.
Order of importance : 1
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria : The actual weights of each sub-criteria and part-criteria are decided by the Contracting Authority for that specific Competition and will be contained in ITT of each specific Competition.

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 22/01/2025 11:00 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
Dynamic purchasing system, only usable by buyers listed in this notice
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Klagenævnet for Udbud
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Organisation receiving requests to participate : NORDUnet
Organisation processing tenders : NORDUnet
TED eSender : Mercell Holding ASA

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : NORDUnet
Registration number : 17490346
Postal address : Kastruplundgade 22, 1.
Town : Kastrup
Postcode : 2770
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Byen København ( DK011 )
Country : Denmark
Contact point : Michelle Toudal Offersen
Telephone : +45 51886068
Internet address : https://www.nordu.net
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Klagenævnet for Udbud
Registration number : 37795526
Postal address : Toldboden 2
Town : Viborg
Postcode : 8800
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Vestjylland ( DK041 )
Country : Denmark
Contact point : Klagenævnet for Udbud
Telephone : +45 72405600
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Registration number : 10294819
Postal address : Carl Jacobsens Vej 35
Town : Valby
Postcode : 2500
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Byen København ( DK011 )
Country : Denmark
Contact point : Konkurrence- og Forbrugerstyrelsen
Telephone : +45 41715000
Information exchange endpoint (URL) : https://www.kfst.dk
Roles of this organisation :
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : Mercell Holding ASA
Registration number : 980921565
Postal address : Askekroken 11
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0277
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : eSender
Telephone : +47 21018800
Fax : +47 21018801
Internet address : http://mercell.com/
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 7e3abcc6-adb5-40dc-85b0-8c072c1fe02a - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 18/12/2024 12:56 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 18/12/2024 12:57 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00778275-2024
OJ S issue number : 247/2024
Publication date : 19/12/2024