Hardware maintenance and technical support for Doñana Biological Station

Summary

The tender covers maintenance and technical support for the hardware at Doñana Biological Station, including computing servers, to keep the research infrastructure reliable and repair equipment when needed. The service runs for 12 months from the day after the contract is signed, with possible extensions for up to three successive years (1+1+1). Maintenance is generally carried out at the contractor’s premises; interventions requiring an on-site visit take place at Doñana Biological Station in Seville or the Doñana Biological Reserve in Almonte. The budget is €33,000 excluding VAT (€39,930 including VAT), and the estimated total value including possible extensions is €132,000 excluding VAT. The contract is not divided into lots. Price is the sole award criterion, worth up to 100 points. Bids must be submitted electronically. Bidders must meet the financial and technical capacity requirements and hold the required hardware-service authorisation. The successful bidder must provide a guarantee equal to 5% of its final offered price excluding VAT. The service is paid for quarterly after the corresponding service has been accepted and invoiced.