Tender Details

Upgrade SAN Switches

Tender Number: 2/2024/BHB (IN/Bahrain Bourse/2024/2)

PA Ref Number: IN/Bahrain Bourse/2024/2

Tender Description

Bahrain Bourse would like to request a proposal for upgrading the SAN switches with the latest hardware as the current ones reached their end of life and support. Upgrading the switches to the latest available hardware will enhance the performance, stability, functionality, increase the compatibility, extend the support continuity, provide a more enhanced and secure system overall. 1- Planning and Design: o Planning the implementation phase activities and milestone including a rollback plan. o Document low-level design and configuration details. o Validate the existing Brocade SAN environment and document switch models, firmware, licenses, port usage, zone configurations, and cabling. o Verify all connected SAN devices have compatible firmware for new SAN switches. o Create a backup of the existing SAN configuration, including zoning and switch settings. 2- Delivery of items listed in Bill of Quantity. o An engineer is required to supervise the delivery team 3- Hardware and OS inst

Issued by
Bahrain Bourse
Internal/External
Internal
Invitation Method
Public (LOCAL GCC)
Initial Bond
BD 500
Bid Validity / Initial Bond Validity Period (Days)
90 days
Tender Fees
BD 15
Contract Duration
1 Year
Is Alternate Bid Allowed
No
Publish Date
Friday, 19 July 2024
Purchase Before
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
Closing Date
Wednesday, 07 August 2024
Opening Date
Thursday, 08 August 2024

Additional Notes

Bahrain Bourse would like to request a proposal for upgrading the SAN switches with the latest hardware as the current ones reached their end of life and support. Upgrading the switches to the latest available hardware will enhance the performance, stability, functionality, increase the compatibility, extend the support continuity, provide a more enhanced and secure system overall.

استبدال عدد (2) لوحة تحكم (SAN Switches  ) والموجودة في بمقر بورصة البحرين حسب إطار العمل المرفق، وان الهدف من طلب الشراء هو انتهاء العمر الافتراضي للأجهزة الحالية وعدم إمكانية إضافة أية تحسينات عليها لزيادة عمرها الافتراضي بالإضافة الى تقادمها تم وقف توفير خدمة الدعم الفني لها، وبذلك سيتم استبدالها بأجهزة جديدة حديثة تواكب التكنولوجيا الحالية من حيث الجودة والسرعة والأداء، واتفقت اللجنة مع ذلك.



How to Participate?

  • Those who are capable and wish to participate in the above tender have to purchase the Tender Documents online through the Bahrain Tender Board’s portal https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh starting from Friday, 19 July 2024
  • Bidders are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above or at the rate of 1% of the tender value whichever amount is lesser, provided that no initial bonds value shall be less than BD 100/-. (Except for the Two-envelope tenders).
  • For Two-envelope tenders, bidders, are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above.
  • The initial bond should be in the form of a Certified Cheque, Bank Guarantee, Insurance Policy or Cash (or as specified in the Tender Documents) valid for the duration specified above.
  • The bids deposit place: (As Mentioned in the Tender Documents)
  • This tender is subject to the provisions of the Tender Law issued by the Legislative Decree No. 36 of 2002, its amendments, and its Implementing Regulations issued by the Decree No. 37 of 2002.
  • In addition, these conditions have to be considered:
    • Enclose copy of a valid Commercial Registration Certificate (CR) in line with the tender's subject.
    • Enclose copy of a valid certificate of compliance with the employment percentages for Bahraini manpower (Bahranization Certificate) issued by the Ministry of Labour.
  • This advertisement is considered supplementary to the tender documents. In case of any discrepancy between the Advertisement and the Tender Document, the Tender Document prevails.
  • Small and Medium Enterprises are eligible to obtain 10% preference in the financial evaluation stage, when submitting the "SMEs Classification Certificate" during bidding for this tender. The certificate is awarded by Ministry of Industry Commerce and Tourism to the SMEs and can be obtained when applying on the SMEs Registration System which can be reached via the following link: https://www.moic.gov.bh/en/eServices/sme
  • Vendors who are not registered in the Tender Board's e-tendering system shall be required to register through the below-mentioned link, and for assistance please contact the Tender Board through email helpdesk@tenderboard.gov.bh or call on Tel No. +97317566617.
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Inquiries

For further inquiries please contact on:

Bahrain Bourse
  97317261260