DDaT19159 UKRI STFC Red Hat Software Licences

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 24th July 2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Scientific Computing Department (SCD), based at Harwell in Oxfordshire, provides services and infrastructure for the UK Science & Technology Facilities Council, the non-departmental government body behind much of the UK's research. SCD manages high performance computing facilities, services and infrastructure, supporting some of the UK's most advanced scientific facilities. The aim of the tender is to renew the software and support agreement for RedHat products and services. All Licenses are required to be activated for the 1st September 2019. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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.