Purchase of Licenses for Two (02) Integrated Technological Solutions: One for Virtualization and One for Data Backup and Recovery

This tender concerns the procurement of licenses for two integrated technological solutions for the Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies (MinTIC). The primary objective is to acquire a virtualization solution essential for building distributed private cloud infrastructures. This will enable the IT Office to effectively execute critical applications for the entity, thereby enhancing operational capabilities and service delivery.

In parallel, the tender also includes the acquisition of a comprehensive backup, recovery, and replication solution. This second solution is specifically designed for virtual environments and aims to significantly strengthen the protection of MinTIC's systems and information assets. The emphasis is on ensuring high standards of quality and reliability in data and application protection, safeguarding against potential data loss and ensuring business continuity.

The contracting entity is the FONDO UNICO DE TECNOLOGÍAS DE LA INFORMACIÓN Y LAS COMUNICACIONES (Fondo TIC). The procurement is located in Bogotá, Distrito Capital de Bogotá. The contract type is a purchase agreement, utilizing the "Selección Abreviada de Menor Cuantía" (Abbreviated Selection for Minor Amount) modality. The reference number for this tender is FTIC-SAPMC-15-2017, which falls under a manifestation of interest for a minor amount contract, with a deadline for offer submission. The duration for this process is set at 15 days.

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Cloud Services. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 617.2 million.

Published through SECOP II Colombia, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.