Tenders/DFG-Ref.: FIP 61/1 TP7 (A 182) Procurement of an extension for the Linux cluster

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DFG-Ref.: FIP 61/1 TP7 (A 182) Procurement of an extension for the Linux cluster

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Original title: DFG-Az.: FIP 61/1 TP7 (A 182) Beschaffung einer Erweiterung Linux-Cluster

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V.

Published: Aug 28, 2026

Updated: Aug 28, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Hardware. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 2, 2026.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: German

This procurement notice from Germany, accessible via TED, concerns the acquisition of an expansion for a Linux cluster under the DFG funding code FIP 61/1 TP7 (A 182). The contracting authority is seeking to procure a device system in accordance with the attached technical specifications. This tender is focused on high-performance computing infrastructure, likely for research or academic purposes given the DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) reference. Typical requirements for such an acquisition include detailed hardware specifications (e.g., processing power, memory, storage, networking capabilities), compatibility with existing cluster infrastructure, and performance benchmarks. Bidders are expected to provide a complete system solution, potentially including installation, configuration, and integration services. Emphasis will be placed on technical compliance, performance guarantees, warranty, and support services. The evaluation will likely consider the technical merits of the proposed system, its scalability, energy efficiency, and the supplier's ability to provide timely delivery and ongoing maintenance. This acquisition aims to enhance the computational capacity for scientific research.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on August 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V.

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. has issued 74 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Research & Innovation, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Germany. Notices are distributed via service.bund.de (Germany), TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), and DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany). Most recent publication: August 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 2, 2026. You have 36 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. in Germany. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Germany. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.