Renewal of core switches

Auto-translated from German

Original title: Erneuerung Core-Switche

Wupperverband

Published: Oct 5, 2026

Updated: Oct 5, 2026

Source: nrw_vergabe

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on General Supplies. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Vergabe NRW (Germany), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: German

This tender, from Germany and sourced via NRW Vergabe, pertains to the renewal of core network switches. This is an open tender procedure conducted under the VO UVgO (Verordnung über die Vergabe öffentlicher Aufträge). The procurement focuses on upgrading essential IT infrastructure. Typical requirements for such a tender include the supply, installation, configuration, and potentially ongoing maintenance of modern, high-performance network switches. Specifications will likely detail the required port density, data transfer speeds (e.g., Gigabit Ethernet, 10GbE), switching capacity, Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, security features, and management protocols (e.g., SNMP, CLI). The contracting authority will seek solutions that offer enhanced network performance, reliability, scalability, and security. Bidders are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in network infrastructure and provide solutions that meet or exceed the specified technical requirements. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical compliance, product quality, warranty, support services, and price. This procurement is critical for maintaining and improving the digital communication infrastructure.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Vergabe NRW (Germany) and was originally published on October 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Wupperverband

Wupperverband has issued 79 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Water & Sanitation. All notices are published for Germany. Notices are distributed via service.bund.de (Germany), TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), and Vergabe NRW (Germany). Most recent publication: October 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 Vergabe NRW (Germany) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

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

What type of contract is this?

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