Palo Alto Expansion / Fusion

Auto-translated from German

Original title: Palo Alto Erweiterung / Fusion

Hochschule Bochum

Published: Sep 18, 2026

Updated: Sep 20, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 3. Proposals must be submitted before October 9, 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 tender, originating from Germany and sourced via ted, concerns the expansion or fusion of Palo Alto network security infrastructure. The specific requirement is for the procurement of two Palo Alto Networks PA-5410 units, inclusive of a support contract. The contracting authority is seeking a qualified vendor to supply these high-performance next-generation firewalls. Key requirements will include the provision of brand-new, genuine Palo Alto Networks PA-5410 hardware, ensuring compatibility with existing network environments, and delivering comprehensive support services. The support contract is expected to cover maintenance, software updates, technical assistance, and potentially hardware replacement. Bidders must demonstrate their status as authorized resellers or partners of Palo Alto Networks and possess the technical expertise to implement and support these advanced security solutions. The tender aims to enhance the network security posture of the organization by acquiring state-of-the-art firewall technology.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on September 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Hochschule Bochum

Hochschule Bochum has issued 6 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Environment & Climate. 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: September 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 9, 2026. You have 20 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Hochschule Bochum 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.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €3 - €3. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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.