Data backup system Cologne

The ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice in Germany from Europe region has released this tender for The contracting authorities are the regional public broadcasting corporations of the Association of Public Broadcasting Corporations in the Federal Republic of Germany (ARD), ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen), and Deutschlandradio (DR), represented by the management of the ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio Contribution Service. Within the framework of this procurement procedure, the contracting authority is tendering for the renewal of the ETERNUS CS8800 data backup system operated at the Cologne site, including the switches required for connecting the physical tape libraries. The objectives of this procurement are the acquisition of a technologically up-to-date ETERNUS CS8800, including all necessary licenses, and the conclusion of a maintenance contract until December 31, 2029, with an optional extension of a further twelve months until December 31, 2030. The scope of services also includes the delivery, installation, integration, and commissioning of the new components into the existing environment, as well as the necessary configuration and migration work up to final acceptance. The provision is divided into the following service areas: - the supply of hardware components for the ETERNUS CS8800 and the switches for connecting to the physical tape library; - the provision of services for installation, configuration, connecting the physical tape library via the switches, and cascading to Ismaning at the clients site in Cologne, as well as the necessary configuration work until the complete integration of the new ETERNUS CS8800 and switches; - the execution of comprehensive integration tests; - the migration of data from the existing ETERNUS CS8800 to the new ETERNUS CS8800; - the transfer of ownership of the new ETERNUS CS8800 and switches; - the productive commissioning of the new ETERNUS CS8800 and switches up to acceptance testing; - the return of the ETERNUS CS8800 hardware components being replaced (exception: non-volatile data carriers must remain with the client). The use, risk, and liabilities of the new ETERNUS CS8800 and switches will only transfer to the client upon acceptance. The future contractor must begin providing the new ETERNUS CS8800 and switches immediately after the contract award. Acceptance of the new ETERNUS CS8800 and switches will take place no later than June 30, 2027 (a relative fixed date). with tender notice no. 706786-2026 published on 13 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 12 Nov 2026. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Database systems, Backup or recovery software package, Computer back-up services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 15499252.