Maintenance service for two tape virtualization systems for backup of the mainframe environment of the Management of Informatics of Social Security
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender, identified by tender ID 2026/7002, is for the maintenance of two tape virtualization systems used for backing up the mainframe environment of the Management of Informatics of Social Security (Gerencia de Informática de la Seguridad Social - GISS) in Spain. The Contracting Authority is the GISS itself. The contract value is set at 214,603.44 EUR, and the tender status is 'PUB', meaning it is published and open for bidding. The GISS is responsible for managing the IT infrastructure that supports Spain's social security system, which involves handling vast amounts of sensitive data. Reliable data backup and recovery are critical for business continuity and data integrity. These tape virtualization systems are essential components of the GISS's data protection strategy, ensuring that critical information can be restored in the event of system failures or data loss. The maintenance service will likely cover routine checks, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and potentially software updates for the specified virtualization systems. Ensuring the optimal performance and availability of these systems is vital for the uninterrupted operation of the social security services.
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Spain, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 214,603.
Published through PLACSP - Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público, 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 governance and public administration 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
Original language: SpanishId licitación: 2026/7002; Órgano de Contratación: Gerencia de Informática de la Seguridad Social; Importe: 214603.44 EUR; Estado: ADJ
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from PLACSP - Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público and was originally published on March 10, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. Original language: Spanish. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Gerencia de Informática de la Seguridad Social
Gerencia de Informática de la Seguridad Social has issued 19 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Security, Defense & Justice, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Spain. Notices are distributed via PLACSP - Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES, S.A. was awarded the contract for €186,600. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Spain. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit PLACSP - Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público 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 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES, S.A.. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Gerencia de Informática de la Seguridad Social in Spain. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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