Framework Agreement Plan.R (Maintenance, Support, Licenses)
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from GermanWestdeutscher Rundfunk Köln (WDR) has concluded a framework agreement for maintenance, support, licenses, and other optional services, as well as further development, configuration, and consulting for the editorial system/topic planning PlanR. The procurement procedure is conducted by WDR as the so-called lead buyer, where the procurement office is also located. The following public broadcasting institutions are participating in this framework agreement - Bayerischer Rundfunk - Deutsche Welle - Deutschlandradio - Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk - Norddeutscher Rundfunk - Radio Bremen/Bremedia Produktion GmbH - Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg - Saarländischer Rundfunk - Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln, as well as subsidiaries and majority-owned companies of one, several, or all of the named broadcasting institutions. The aim was to conclude a framework agreement with the bidder with a term of 48 months, through which the named broadcasting institutions are entitled to cover their needs via individual calls. WDR informed the participating broadcasting institutions about all contractual regulations and made the contractor's offer known to all eligible parties. This is a framework agreement without an obligation to purchase. The aforementioned eligible parties are not obligated to contract the contractor. The contractor is aware that not all of the aforementioned eligible parties are already using the PlanR topic planning system and it is also not foreseeable when this will be the case. The parties agree that maintenance and support costs will be incurred from the provision of the productive PlanR environment or from the agreed start of maintenance and support services in the respective individual call. Provision is considered complete as soon as Convit enables the respective eligible party access to the productive system and has set up the agreed maintenance and support processes. The actual scope or timing of use by the respective eligible party is irrelevant for this purpose.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on July 9, 2026. Last refreshed 29 days ago. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln
Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln has issued 25 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 16 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Germany. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany). Most recent publication: August 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln 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 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.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Convit GmbH. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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