Cancellation notice: Procurement of network storage systems
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About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis is a cancellation notice for the procurement of Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices and related services for the University of Helsinki and other institutions.
This is a framework agreement contract in the general supplies sector. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 25.4 million.
Published through Hilma Finland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the general supplies sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from fiThe subject of the procurement is network-attached storage (NAS) devices and their installation and support services.
The contracting entity is the University of Helsinki, and in addition to the contracting entity, the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Oulu, the Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Tampere University, and the University of Turku are participating in the procurement. Based on the results of the tender, each contracting entity will procure a suitable solution for its own needs, which includes one (or more) network storage systems and associated software and services.
Each contracting entity already uses one or more network storage systems, which are used to provide services for the research, teaching, and administrative needs of the higher education communities represented by the contracting entities. The storage systems are typically owned by each contracting entity and located in their own data centres. The storage systems typically have a lifespan of about five years, but the lifespan of the data in the network storage service itself can be very long.
The procurement is divided into four different lots, and the comparison criterion for the tender is the most economically advantageous price. Price has been used as the sole comparison criterion for overall economic advantage, as quality has been taken into account in the comprehensive minimum requirements. The contracting authority will select the most economically advantageous tenderers for lots B-D as framework agreement suppliers, and a framework agreement will be concluded with these tenderers for four (4) years, with the possibility of extending the agreement for two optional years, one year at a time. Each participating contracting entity will conclude its own agreements and be responsible for them during the contract period.
The draft framework agreement is attached to the tender request.
The subject of the procurement and the requirements related to it are described in detail in the tender request and its appendices., A: Suppliers selected for lots B-D All suppliers selected for other lots will automatically be selected for lot A, and it is not possible to submit tenders solely for lot A. No priority order applies to lot A., B: Technology-specific lot: Dell PowerScale The minimum requirements for products in technology-specific lots B and C can be found in the appendix to the tender request, Technical minimum requirements., C: Technology-specific lot: NetApp The minimum requirements for products in technology-specific lots B and C can be found in the appendix to the tender request, Technical minimum requirements., D: Lot: Technology-independent In lot D, similar products from different device manufacturers than in lots B and C can be offered. The minimum requirements for products can be found in the appendix to the tender request, Technical minimum requirements.,
Lot 1: A: Suppliers selected for lots B-D
All suppliers selected for other lots will automatically be selected for lot A, and it is not possible to submit tenders solely for lot A. No priority order applies to lot A.
Lot 2: B: Technology-specific lot: Dell PowerScale
The minimum requirements for products in technology-specific lots B and C can be found in the appendix to the tender request, Technical minimum requirements.
Lot 3: C: Technology-specific lot: NetApp
The minimum requirements for products in technology-specific lots B and C can be found in the appendix to the tender request, Technical minimum requirements.
Lot 4: D: Lot: Technology-independent
In lot D, similar products from different device manufacturers than in lots B and C can be offered. The minimum requirements for products can be found in the appendix to the tender request, Technical minimum requirements.
CPV: 30200000 30230000 30233000 30234000 32580000 48000000 48800000 48823000 50312000 72100000
Organisation: University of Helsinki
Procedure: open
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on April 3, 2026. Last refreshed 104 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Helsingin yliopisto
Helsingin yliopisto has issued 63 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 25 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Finland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Hilma Finland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contracting authority has selected an awardee for this notice. The record is kept for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Helsingin yliopisto in Finland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Framework agreement contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is Up to €25,400,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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