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Western seeks campus-scale DCIM software and implementation services

The University of Western Ontario is seeking a campus-scale DCIM solution to replace its unsupported legacy platform. - Buyer: The University of Western Ontario (Western), Procurement Services, for Western Technology Services. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM or proposed vendor is named. Legacy systems and processes referenced are NetDoc, RAMP, CANREL, ART/Arthur, and NetLines. - Requested product: Vendor-supported Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software licensing to centrally manage network assets, physical and cable infrastructure, circuits, connectivity, locations, and related records. No part number or quantity is specified. - Services: Implementation, configuration, legacy-data assessment and migration, integrations, security integration, reporting, testing, training, documentation, knowledge transfer, ongoing support, maintenance, and product updates. - Key requirements: Support the core workflows used in the legacy environment; provide asset and circuit search and tracing, feasible automated discovery, Western credential integration, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, role-based access, and audit trails. Support approximately 25 read-write users and 300 read-only users. On-premise or cloud hosting is acceptable; Canadian data storage is preferred for cloud solutions. - Budget and term: Estimated first-year budget is $100,000 including HST. The agreement is for three years, with up to two optional one-year extensions.

Description

Western is seeking a vendor-supported, campus-scale Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution to replace its unsupported NetDoc platform. The scope includes software licensing, implementation, configuration, data assessment and migration, integrations, training, documentation, knowledge transfer, security integration, and ongoing vendor support. The solution must centrally manage network infrastructure assets and related connectivity, support required access controls and audit trails, and provide core functionality used in existing systems and workflows. The estimated year-one budget is $100,000 including HST; the expected project commencement is June/July 2027, with substantial completion no later than December 2027.

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