# Universität zu Köln - Storage System -Forschungsdatenspeicher- Open · Tender ## At a glance Universität zu Köln, Abteilung 64 - Einkauf is procuring Mainframe computer (CPV 30211000) in Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt (DEA23). The notice gives 10 November 2026, 12:00 (UTC+01:00) as the deadline. Procedure type: Open. ### From the notice Beschaffung eines skalierbaren, leistungsfähigen Speichersystems zur Unterstützung daten- und simulationsgetriebener Workflows mehrerer Forschungsprojekte. ## Key facts - Status: Open - Deadline: 10 November 2026, 12:00 (UTC+01:00) (in 3 days) - Buyer: Universität zu Köln, Abteilung 64 - Einkauf, Köln, DE - Place of performance: Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt (DEA23) - Main CPV: Mainframe computer (CPV 30211000) - Procedure: Open - Lots: 1 - First published: 23 October 2026, 12:20 (UTC+02:00) Source: [Official notice](https://oeffentlichevergabe.de/ui/de/notices/77329e9e-e831-4dd5-9123-81db9c307733). Each fact is from the official notice, last checked 26 October 2026, 15:47 (UTC+01:00). Fact sheet: [Inteliwert fact sheet: Universität zu Köln - Storage System -Forschungsdatenspeicher- — Universität zu Köln, Abteilung 64 - Einkauf, deadline 10 November 2026, 12:00 (UTC+01:00). A product of Bandpey GmbH.](https://inteliwert.com/cards/opp_VVK2MQ6VPXF0WY3MKKCGWTNDWY/ntv_BBJY6BZGQM9DCPCQY64V27W7H0/en-sheet.png) (PNG, 1600 × 900) ## Lots (1) ### Lot LOT-0001: Universität zu Köln - Storage System -Forschungsdatenspeicher- Gegenstand der Beschaffung ist ein softwarebasiertes, verteiltes Scale-Out-Speichersystem (SDS) mit mindestens sieben Storageknoten und einer nutzbaren Kapazität von mindestens 3 PB. Es muss redundante Speicherung (N+2) unterstützen und die Protokolle S3, NFS und SMB integrieren. Die Knoten sind über mindestens 1GB/s Ethernet verbunden und müssen nahtlos erweiterbar sein. Sicherheitsvorkehrungen, Monitoring und grundlegende Administration durch ITCC-Administratoren sind ebenfalls erforderlich. Dem Angebot liegt ein evb-IT Systemvertrag zugrunde, mit einer Grundlaufzeit von fünf Jahren. Optional muss die Möglichkeit bestehen, einen Support für das 6. bis 8. Jahr anzubieten. - CPV: Mainframe computer (CPV 30211000), Super computer (CPV 30211100), Mainframe hardware (CPV 30211200), Computer platforms (CPV 30211300), Computer configurations (CPV 30211400), Central processing unit (CPU) or processors (CPV 30211500), Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000) - Place: Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt (DEA23) - Deadline: 10 November 2026, 12:00 (UTC+01:00) ## Timeline - 23 October 2026, 12:20 (UTC+02:00): Original notice, Notice, version 01 (Contract or concession notice – standard regime), [Official notice](https://oeffentlichevergabe.de/ui/de/notices/77329e9e-e831-4dd5-9123-81db9c307733) ## Classification - CPV codes: Mainframe computer (CPV 30211000); Super computer (CPV 30211100); Mainframe hardware (CPV 30211200); Computer platforms (CPV 30211300); Computer configurations (CPV 30211400); Central processing unit (CPU) or processors (CPV 30211500); Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000) - NUTS regions: Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt (DEA23) ## Official documents - [www.evergabe.nrw.de](https://www.evergabe.nrw.de/VMPSatellite/notice/CXS0Y4CDYH62E4FF/documents) ## Questions and answers ### When is the deadline? The official notice gives 10 November 2026, 12:00 (UTC+01:00) as the deadline. ### Who is the buyer? Universität zu Köln, Abteilung 64 - Einkauf, Köln, DE. ### What is being procured (CPV)? Mainframe computer (CPV 30211000), Super computer (CPV 30211100), Mainframe hardware (CPV 30211200), Computer platforms (CPV 30211300), Computer configurations (CPV 30211400), Central processing unit (CPU) or processors (CPV 30211500) and Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). ### Where is the work performed (NUTS)? Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt (DEA23). ### Is it divided into lots? No, the notice names a single lot. ### Which procedure is used? Open. ### How do I submit a bid? On the official notice or the portal it names. Inteliwert does not submit bids. [Official notice](https://oeffentlichevergabe.de/ui/de/notices/77329e9e-e831-4dd5-9123-81db9c307733) ### Am I eligible? Inteliwert does not judge eligibility. The selection criteria are in the official notice. [Official notice](https://oeffentlichevergabe.de/ui/de/notices/77329e9e-e831-4dd5-9123-81db9c307733) ## Companies that might fit *Possible match based on public information* Companies Inteliwert knows from its sources, not the whole market. 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