Supply of 110 24TB SAS Hard Drives

DIAS is looking forward to procuring 110 24TB SAS hard drives. Depending on the results of the tender,

Supply of 110 24TB SAS Hard Drives

Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies

## Summary The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies is procuring 110 units of 24TB SAS hard drives via an open procedure. This tender is intended to supply storage hardware for the institute’s IT infrastructure.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of 110 hard drives with 24TB capacity. - Interface type: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI). - Delivery to the contracting authority’s specified location.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all economic operators; no specific sector restrictions noted. - Qualifications: Standard economic and financial standing requirements apply under public procurement rules. - Technical Specs: Must meet the exact 24TB SAS specification. - Experience: Not explicitly stated, but bidders should demonstrate capability in hardware supply.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €45,000.00. - Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: Not stated. - Framework/DPS: Not applicable (Open procedure).

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Language: English. - Key Documents: - Completed tender documents. - Proof of eligibility and financial standing. - Technical offer detailing compliance with specifications. - Commercial offer (pricing).

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established IT hardware distributors or manufacturers with direct supply chains. - Opportunity: Low barrier to entry due to the open procedure and straightforward specification. - Risk: Tight timeline (approx. 4 weeks from publication) requires rapid mobilization. - Competition: Likely high given the generic nature of the commodity; price competitiveness will be critical.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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