Framework agreement for VMware software and maintenance services

Summary

Dataport intends to award a four-year framework agreement to a single supplier for the licensing of Broadcom Inc. software and the provision of related maintenance services; the specific product list is set out in the tender documents. Bidders must hold VMware Partner Status “Pinnacle” and Master Service competencies in data centre and network virtualisation. Bids must be submitted electronically in German and remain valid for 46 days. German must be used during contract performance, and the supplier must comply with confidentiality, supply-chain due diligence, sanctions and data-protection requirements. Price is the sole award criterion, weighted at 100%.