Datacentertjänster

The contract has a planned start date of 2026-11-01 and an initial duration of two (2) years. There is an option for extension for an additional one (1) plus one (1) year, meaning a potential maximum contract period of four (4) years with unchanged conditions, except for price adjustments. The extension will occur automatically unless the client notifies the supplier at least two (2) months before the end of the current contract period that an extension will not take place. After the second extension period, the agreement ceases without prior notice. If the procurement is subject to review or delayed for other reasons, the contract period will be shifted to the extent of the delay.Question: What is the contract timeline?

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The contract has a planned start date of 2026-11-01. The initial duration of the contract is two (2) years. There is a possibility of extension for an additional one (1) plus one (1) year, making the maximum total duration four (4) years. Extensions occur automatically unless the client provides notice at least two (2) months before the current period ends. After the second extension, the contract terminates without further notice. Any delays in the procurement due to review or other reasons will shift the contract period accordingly.

The core scope of work for this tender, "Datacentertjänster" (Data Center Services), involves several key areas. The tender encompasses hardware, support, and maintenance for the municipality's internal systems within data center services. It also includes consultancy services related to the operation, development, and management of the municipality's IT infrastructure, as well as consultancy aimed at enhancing the municipality's expertise in cloud-based server services. Furthermore, the scope covers accessories for both existing and new hardware acquired during the contract period, along with the provision of a webshop.

Specific consultant roles and their responsibilities include:

• Project Managers Datacenter (Competence level 3-4): Responsible for planning and leading projects related to the municipality's current and future data center environments.
• Solution Architects Datacenter (Competence level 4-5): Tasked with developing strategies and designs for the municipality's data center.
• Technical Specialists for Operations and M365 (Competence level 3-4): Their work involves troubleshooting, implementation, and project tasks for the existing and future data center environments.
• Solution Architects Storage Solutions (Competence level 4-5): Focused on creating strategies and designs for storage solutions.
• Solution Architects Virtualization (Competence level 4): Responsible for developing strategies and designs for virtualization solutions.
• Solution Architects Windows-server (Competence level 4): Involved in developing strategies and designs for Windows-based server solutions.
• Solution Architect Microsoft M365 (Level 4): Focused on developing strategies and designs for hybrid or cloud environments.

Deliverables also include consultancy services, training sessions, and specific network hardware such as various HPE Aruba Access Points (AP-615, AP-635, AP-725) and HPE CX 6000 switches (24p and 48p). Additionally, hardware accessories are included, with pricing based on a percentage markup on the purchase price. A key objective is also to ensure hardware lifecycle management, including support agreements, which aims for full control over products and agreements.