AI Existing Infrastructure Expansion – Racoon and Athene Projects

Summary

The tender concerns the expansion of the Essen University Hospital’s artificial intelligence and GPU computing infrastructure in two lots. Lot 1 covers the delivery and installation of 4 NVIDIA DGX B300 systems with 5-year support, testing, cluster integration and commissioning. Lot 2 covers a precisely configured file server, 2 GPU nodes, network switches, 24 NVIDIA DGX Spark devices, rack kits and cables. The bidder must hold at least NVIDIA “Preferred” partner status, provide the required liability insurance and register evidence, and submit a declaration showing the development of turnover related to the procurement during the last 3 years. The tender must comply with all technical specifications and include the required forms; price is the only award criterion.