Framework agreement for the procurement of AVID manufacturer products including associated services, service and support, and subscriptions
About This Opportunity
Supplies contract by Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln (Germany): Rahmenvereinbarung zur Beschaffung von Produkten. transport & logistics. Sub-category: it support.
This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on IT support. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (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 the supply of goods in the transport and logistics 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
Auto-translated from GermanWestdeutscher Rundfunk Köln (WDR) intends to award a framework agreement for various services for AVID production systems. This includes the procurement of products, associated services, service and support, and subscriptions. In addition to modifications of existing AVID systems at WDR, further products from the manufacturer AVID may be procured in the future to standardize products and ensure uniform operating concepts. In addition to new procurements, this also includes updates, upgrades, and consolidations of existing systems. The demand for this is to be covered by this framework agreement without any obligation to purchase. To ensure the operational readiness of existing and future systems, serviceleistungen are required at various WDR locations. The basis is a component list of AVID editing systems, AVID graphics systems, and AVID audio systems with defined service levels and corresponding service prices. The manufacturer AVID switched its license model from purchase to subscription several years ago. In the course of this procedure, the conditions for this are also to be determined. The aim is to conclude a framework agreement with a term of 48 months with the most economically advantageous bidder. Currently, it is assumed that the volume will decrease over the term. The term of the framework agreement is to start on January 1, 2027. The total volume to be called off under the framework agreement is estimated at EUR 4.15 million as the optional maximum acceptance quantity. WDR has no obligation to purchase.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany) and was originally published on May 12, 2026. Last refreshed 4 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 16 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 10 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Culture, Heritage & Tourism, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Germany. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany). Most recent publication: June 11, 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 Supplies contract in the Transport & Logistics 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 DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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