IBM Power Platform Full Managed Service on a Hire-Purchase Model

Summary

The tender covers the partial renewal of the IBM Power platform, the supply of two IBM Power E1180 systems, their 60-month hire purchase and full managed services for the platform. The services include AIX and Linux, PowerHA, DPCM, hardware, monitoring, service-desk operations, 24/7 incident management and the transition from the existing E980 environment to the new platform. Bids must be submitted electronically by 25 September 2026 at 10:00. Bidders must prove IBM partner status, the required ISO certifications, team qualifications and at least two suitable references. Price accounts for 70% of the evaluation and quality for 30%; quality is assessed using the proposed restoration times and the continuous-improvement solution. The bid must include the required forms, price sheet and declarations, with all prices stated in net euros.