## 7.4.1. Requirements for Scenarios 

## Europol Public Information 

In order to evaluate tenderers, Europol has created six (6) simulation scenarios based on possible evolutions. 

These scenarios give the tenderer a reasonable understanding of the work to be carried out if Europol decides to approve the plans for creating the SNL, expanding an existing Data Centre or expanding an existing remote site. 

Tenderers must use the descriptions in section 7.3 ‘Technical specifications’ for each scenario to prepare its technical offer. The proposed solutions to the scenarios will be evaluated as per the award criteria (for the purpose of evaluation, work such as room partitioning and telecom provider infrastructure are excluded from the scenarios). 

## 7.4.1.1. Scenarios 1 and 2 – Creation of a new SNL 

Scenario 1 – SNL with 10 racks and 1 office 

• Data Centre: 2 rows of 5 racks and space for 5 racks for external provided services; 

• Office Space: 1 room hosting 25 staff. 

In this scenario rack SNL-1-2 is connected to the SNL office spaces with copper cables. 

Scenario 2 – SNL with 50 racks and 2 offices 

• Data Centre: 10 rows of 5 racks including hot or cold aisles (same structure) and space for 10 racks for external provided services; 

• Office Space: 2 rooms hosting 25 staff each. Rooms similarly equipped. 

In this scenario rack SNL-3-1 is connected to the SNL office spaces with copper cables. 

Mandatory criteria 

As part of the mandatory criteria Europol requires that the tenderer presents two solutions related to the SNL (Scenarios 1 and 2). The presented solutions must include a breakdown of costs, to be provided as an additional, separate sheet under Annex C – Financial Tender Form for: 

• All goods required for completing the scenario – the tenderer provides a breakdown of cost. 

• Project management – the tenderer shall give the number of hours assigned to the Senior Project Manager and Consultant with related costs included in this project. 

• Deployment/ integration services - the tenderer shall give a total cost of all projected deployment/ integration services in this project using the resources of Consultants, Technical engineer and Assistance in system configuration and integration. The tenderer provides a complete breakdown for assigned hours, activities and costs. 

