Conversion of a data center during operation

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Original title: Umbau eines Rechenzentrums während des Betriebs

Deutsche Rentenversicherung Berlin-Brandenburg

Published: Oct 23, 2026

Updated: Oct 26, 2026

Source: Vergabe Brandenburg (Germany)

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the information and communication technology, construction and civil works and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Rehabilitation. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Vergabe Brandenburg (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 civil works in the information and communication technology sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: German

This tender from Germany involves the refurbishment of a data center while it remains operational. The contracting authority is seeking specialized construction services to upgrade or modify the data center's infrastructure without causing significant disruption to ongoing operations. The procurement procedure is a 'Beschränkte Ausschreibung mit Teilnahmewettbewerb' (Restricted tender with a competition for participation), indicating a pre-qualification phase where interested parties submit expressions of interest, followed by an invitation to tender for a selected group of bidders. The applicable regulation is VOB/A (Vergabeordnung für Bauleistungen - Teil A). Typical requirements for such a project include extensive experience in data center construction and renovation, particularly in live environments. Work may encompass electrical systems upgrades, cooling system modifications, structural changes, fire protection enhancements, and IT infrastructure integration. Strict adherence to project timelines, minimal downtime protocols, health and safety regulations, and quality standards will be paramount. Bidders will be evaluated on their technical expertise, proposed methodology for minimizing operational impact, financial capacity, past performance on similar projects, and cost.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Vergabe Brandenburg (Germany) and was originally published on October 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Deutsche Rentenversicherung Berlin-Brandenburg

Deutsche Rentenversicherung Berlin-Brandenburg has issued 57 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 11 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Germany. Notices are distributed via service.bund.de (Germany), Vergabe Brandenburg (Germany), and DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany). Most recent publication: October 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Deutsche Rentenversicherung Berlin-Brandenburg in Germany. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works 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 Vergabe Brandenburg (Germany) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.