Migration and Support of the UWS Website (Web Hosting Services)

Location

Paisley

Description

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) seeks proposals from suitably qualified suppliers for the migration of the UWS website (Umbraco 13) to a cloud-based infrastructure. The objective of this project is to improve performance, maintainability, resilience, and security of the University’s digital presence.

Total Quantity or Scope

The successful supplier will be responsible for delivering a reliable, secure, and resilient hosting solution via a Cloud Solution Provider (currently Microsoft Azure). The supplier will be expected to: - Design and implement the agreed solution architecture. - Provide necessary automation for deployment and infrastructure management. - Configure security, monitoring, and disaster recovery. - Deliver supporting documentation and knowledge transfer to UWS staff. - Support testing, launch, and post-launch assurance.

Renewal Options

optional 12 month extension

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72222300 - Information technology services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Please note that Embrako 13 is coming to the end of life (October 2026) and there will be no further support for that product after this date. UWS has defined a Technical Design Architecture (TDA) and associated requirements for this migration. This tender request sets out those requirements in detail and invites suppliers to propose a delivery approach, costs, and support framework. The specification outlines the current technical infrastructure, but equivalent solutions will be acceptable. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 61321. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:814936)