TCS Procurement at GÉANT Association Nicole Harris 27 November 2014
CfP – awarded to GlobalSign. Major lesson: include an exit plan around certificate validity! 2008 CfP – awarded to Comodo. Major lesson: be careful around changing the scope of the service and intended recipients CfP – awarded to DigiCert. Major lesson? TBD! 2 History
Able to offer the service under Teckal, but some countries still have problems accepting this. Limits service to our members – potential customers have to be GÉANT Association members first. “B Service” – but still have to abide by transparency, equal treatment, non discrimination and proportionality. May not be possible in the future. Used many aspects of full process – e.g. standstill period. Did not meet criteria for restricted, negotiated or competitive dialogue approaches meaning the open approach was used. 3 “TERENA” Considerations
Strategic CommitteeMarket ConsultationTender CommitteeCall for Proposals 4 Approach
Representatives from Aconet, SWITCH, RENATER, Janet and EGI. Needed changes to complex technical model BUT… Impossible to meet the needs of all NRENS (e.g.A Surfnet vs A Moldova). Everyone is an expert on procurement. Slows the process, but ticks transparency boxes. 5 Strategic Committee
Extended the process even further. Lawyers very keen on this approach. Did help clarify the potential portfolio of OV, DV, EV etc and current approaches in the market. Useful??? 6 Market Consultation
Nordunet, IGTF, GARR, Surfnet, RENATER. Mix of technical / non-technical people. Use best of breed models – borrowed from PRISM approach to technical annex. Everyone is an expert on procurement. Right people for the interview stage. 7 Tender Committee / Process
Used MEAT – most economically advantageous tender so cheapest didn’t win. Think carefully about the weight for price vs technical components. Please re-use our framework if helpful. Incumbent supplier management (therapy). Make the lawyer work for you. The answer is always “what you have defined in the CfP”. 8 Awarding Contract