Framework Agreement for Network Components 2027, Extension of Cisco EA

Bayerische Staatsforsten AöR operates a highly available, centrally administered IT and communications infrastructure to support business and production processes at around 600 locations, branch offices, data center locations and home offices. The infrastructure includes local area networks (LAN), cross-location wide area connections (WAN), network security solutions, WLAN infrastructures, voice communication systems and central management and automation platforms.

To ensure secure, stable and economical operation, network services are centrally controlled, monitored and administered. The network infrastructure connects the client’s locations with the data centers and provides the basis for access to specialist applications, communication services and digital business processes. The infrastructure is continuously expanded, modernized and adapted to new technical, organizational and safety-relevant requirements.

For the networks of the Bayerische Staatsforsten only network components (hardware, software, software services) from Cisco are used. The subject of the tender is the conclusion of a framework contract for the supply of Cisco’s network components, including related software, licenses, maintenance, support and maintenance services and, where applicable, other technical services. On the basis of the framework contract, existing components are to be renewed, expanded or replaced as required during the contract period.

The framework agreement does not serve to completely rebuild an isolated infrastructure, but to further develop an existing, productively operated network landscape during ongoing operation on the basis of network components. The services to be procured must be able to be integrated into the existing system landscape and meet the requirements for interoperability, information security, availability, operational stability, administratorability and cost-effectiveness.

Compatibility with existing network, security, management and automation processes as well as the ability to ensure the operation of the existing infrastructure without disproportionate conversion, migration or parallel operational effort is of particular importance. The estimated total demand includes the successive procurement of network components, network security solutions, software licenses as well as associated maintenance, maintenance, support and maintenance services over the planned contract period. The services are obtained as required by individual calls from the framework contract