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Purchase of additional warranty support for the disk array

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Deadline
Expired
February 20, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Services
Reference
305077
Value
€65,000
Location
Estonia
Published
January 19, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Evaluation Criteria
Total cost (excluding VAT)100%
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 19, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 13, 2026

Submission Deadline

February 20, 2026

Tender Opening

February 20, 2026

Contract Start Date

March 11, 2026

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Budget
€65,000
Duration
Not specified
Location
Estonia
Type
Services
73
Quality Score/100
Good
Market Benchmark
Avg. Winning Price
€265,238
Avg. Bids
2.7
Competition
Low
SME Winners
90%
843 tenders analyzed

Original Tender Description

The subject of the procurement contract is the purchase of Lenovo additional warranty support service for the Lenovo DSS-G type disk array of the scientific computing center for one year, in accordance with the conditions set out in Annex 1 of the HD. The performance period of the procurement contract is from 11.03.2026 to 11.03.2027. The start date of the procurement contract is an assumption and is not legally binding. If the procurement contract is signed later than 11.03.2026, the performance of the procurement contract will begin as soon as possible and the procurement contract will be valid for twelve (12) months from its entry into force.
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Requirements & Qualifications

1 requirements across 1 categories

Mandatory (1)
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--The tenderer must not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds established by the contracting authority, as described in the guidance for completing the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).

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Documents

8 documents available with AI summaries

VastavustingimusedPDF
305077_vastavustingimused.pdf -- 9.9 KB

This document outlines the bidder's required confirmations and conditions for participating in the procurement, including acceptance of the offer, contract fulfillment, offer validity, and power of attorney submission requirements for individual and joint bids.

Hindamiskriteeriumid ja hinnatavad näitajadPDF
305077_hindamiskriteeriumid.pdf -- 3.2 KB

Tender offers will be evaluated solely based on the total cost (excluding VAT), with the lowest offer receiving the maximum score.

Hankepass täiendatavate selgitustegaPDF
305077_hankepass_taiendavate_selgitustega.pdf -- 65.4 KB

This document is an explanatory guide for completing the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD), outlining the contracting authority's conditions and requirements for bidder qualification and exclusion grounds.

Juhised hankemenetluses osalemiseksPDF
Juhised hankemenetluses osalemiseks.pdf -- 127.1 KB

This document provides instructions for participating in the procurement procedure, explaining how to access tender documents, communicate with the contracting authority, and submit bids electronically via the eRHR system.

Lisa 1 Tehniline kirjeldusPDF
Lisa 1 Tehniline kirjeldus.pdf -- 136.1 KB

The University of Tartu is purchasing one year of additional warranty support for a Lenovo DSS-G disk array, including next-business-day response to faults and component replacement within three business days, while allowing equivalent products to be offered.

Lisa 2 - 3 (vormid)DOC
Lisa 2 - 3 (vormid).docx -- 30.6 KB

This document provides power of attorney forms for authorizing a bidder's representative and for authorizing a joint bidders' representative, including a confirmation of joint and several liability for the public procurement "Kettamassiivile lisagarantiitoe ostmine".

Lisa 4 Hankelepingu kavandPDF
Lisa 4 Hankelepingu kavand.pdf -- 168.8 KB

This document is a draft procurement contract outlining the terms for purchasing additional warranty support services for Lenovo disk arrays, including the contract object, price, payment terms, and performance period.

Pakkumuse esitamise ettepanek - nõuded pakkujale ja pakkumusele (124)PDF
Pakkumuse esitamise ettepanek - nõuded pakkuj... -- 163.6 KB

This document outlines the general requirements for bidders and proposals, the scope of work (purchasing additional warranty support for a Lenovo disk array), contract duration, and the submission deadline for Tartu Ülikool's open procurement.

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73
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for disk array warranty support is generally well-structured and clear, providing essential documentation and enabling electronic submission. However, the allowance for negotiation within an open procedure presents a significant procedural ambiguity and potential legal inconsistency.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance70/100

The tender generally adheres to legal requirements, with reasonable deadlines and proper CPV codes. However, the characteristic 'Negotiation Allowed' for an 'Open Procedure' (Type A) is a significant procedural inconsistency that could lead to legal challenges or misinterpretation of the procurement process, as open procedures typically do not permit negotiation.

•"Negotiation Allowed" in an "Open Procedure"
Clarity75/100

The description, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria are clearly defined. The inclusion of an "or equivalent" clause for technical specifications enhances clarity. However, the procedural ambiguity regarding negotiation in an open procedure slightly detracts from overall clarity.

•Ambiguity regarding "Negotiation Allowed" in an "Open Procedure"
Completeness85/100

All fundamental information, including title, reference, organization, financial details, and comprehensive documentation (technical specifications, draft contract, evaluation criteria), is provided, ensuring a complete tender package.

Fairness75/100

The tender promotes fairness through electronic submission, transparent price-only evaluation, and crucially, the explicit allowance for "equivalent products" despite specifying a brand/model. However, the "Negotiation Allowed" characteristic, if not managed with utmost transparency and a clear legal basis, could introduce subjectivity and reduce perceived fairness.

•Potential for subjectivity if "Negotiation Allowed" is not transparently managed or legally justified within an open procedure
Practicality85/100

The tender is highly practical, supporting electronic submission, providing clear timelines, and specifying the contract duration and indicative start date.

Data Consistency65/100

Most key fields are consistently populated, and dates are logical. The primary inconsistency lies in allowing "Negotiation" within an "Open Procedure," which contradicts standard procedural definitions. A minor inconsistency is "Value Classified: Yes" alongside a disclosed value.

•"Negotiation Allowed" in an "Open Procedure"
•"Value Classified: Yes" with disclosed value
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not incorporate specific green, social, or innovation criteria, nor is it explicitly EU-funded, indicating a missed opportunity for sustainable procurement practices.

•No green procurement criteria
•No social criteria

Strengths

Clear technical specifications with "or equivalent" clause
Comprehensive documentation provided
Electronic submission and e-procurement enabled
Transparent price-only evaluation criteria
Reasonable submission deadline

Concerns

"Negotiation Allowed" in an "Open Procedure" creates significant procedural ambiguity and legal risk
Lack of explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria
Minor data inconsistency regarding "Value Classified" status

Recommendations

1. Clarify the exact nature of the "Open Procedure" and the scope/rules of "Negotiation Allowed" to ensure legal compliance and transparency, or reclassify the procedure type.
2. Consider incorporating sustainability, social, or innovation criteria in future tenders, even for service contracts.
3. Ensure full consistency in data fields, particularly regarding value classification.

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