Provision for Replacement of existing Storage Area Network (SAN) and associated equipment and services for the Central Statistics Office

Provision for Replacement of existing Storage Area Network (SAN) and associated equipment and services for the Central Statistics Office

Central Statistics Office

## Summary The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is seeking a supplier to provide replacement Storage Area Network (SAN) and associated equipment and services. The estimated value of the contract is €1 million.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision for Replacement of existing SAN and associated equipment * Technical computer support services * Computer-related services * Computer network services * Network infrastructure

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Suppliers must be registered on the eTenders system. * Qualifications: + Experience in providing similar services to a government agency or large organization. + Relevant certifications (not specified). * Certifications: Not specified. * Experience: At least 3 years of experience in providing SAN and associated equipment and services.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €1 million. * Submission deadline: Friday, September 4th, 2026, 12:00 PM IST. * Contract duration: 7 years. * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system.

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders system. * Languages: English. * Key documents to prepare: + ESPD (European Single Procurement Document). + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1. + Technical proposal. + Commercial proposal.

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit suppliers with experience in providing SAN and associated equipment and services to government agencies or large organizations. * Opportunities: The contract has a duration of 7 years, which could provide a stable revenue stream for the successful supplier. * Risks: + The CSO's requirements and specifications may be complex and require significant resources to understand and meet. + The tender process may be competitive, with multiple suppliers bidding for the contract.

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.

Central Statistics Office has 9 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 54 contract(s) worth around €54,867,294.

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