Framework agreement for the supply of Cisco infrastructure components
At a glance
Universität des Saarlandes - Dezernat Zentrale Beschaffung und Dienste (Saarbrücken, Germany) is tendering: Framework agreement for the supply of Cisco infrastructure components. Offers are due 18 Nov 2026, 12:00 CET. 24-month contract, 2 lots. Bidders must show, among other things: Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, references, key people, minimum turnover.
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Translated from the official notice. The original text is the legally binding one.
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Key facts
- Deadline
- not published
- Estimated value
- 24 months
- Duration
- Open procedure
- Procedure
- 19 Oct 2026
- Published
- 719944-2026
- Notice number
- ZB-2026-0026
- Reference number
- Network infrastructure (32424000)
- Main CPV
- DEC01
- Place of performance (NUTS)
- 2
- Lots
- not allowed
- Variant offers
- German
- Language of offers
The buyer did not publish an estimated value in the notice.
Dates
Every date of the notice and its changes, in order. Times: Brussels / Warsaw.
Notice published
Deadline for offers
Offers binding until (computed)computed
75 days from the deadline for offers, per the notice
What the buyer wants
see service description
Framework agreement for the supply of Cisco infrastructure components
CPV codes
- 32424000Network infrastructuremain
Lots (2)
The contract is divided into 2 lots. Offers may be submitted for selected lots where the documents allow it.
Lot 1Framework agreement for the supply of Cisco infrastructure components
- Estimated value:
- not published
- Duration:
- 24 months
- Place (NUTS):
- DEC01
- CPV:
- 32424000 · Network infrastructure
see service description
Lot 2
- Estimated value:
- not published
- Duration:
- 24 months
Conditions for participation & required documents
What the notice asks bidders to prove, and the documents it requires. Full text below.
Conditions in the notice
- CertificatesCisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE
- ReferencesSimilar contracts delivered before
- Key peopleNamed roles, CVs or minimum team
- Minimum turnoverMinimum annual turnover or financial standing
Detected automatically in the published notice. Always confirm against the tender documents.
Show the notice text (3)
The bidder guarantees a German-language 24-hour hotline support and includes support and advice in case of disruptive situations, problems and questions with a reaction time of a maximum of one hour. Evidence/declarations must be attached to the tender. https://saarvpsl.vmstart.de/NetServer/TenderingProcedureDetails?function= Details&TenderOID=54321-Tender-19ff0883bce-638c48712e8acfdd
- The contractor has the following partner certifications:
- Preferred Cloud and AI Infrastructure Partner
- Preferred Collaboration Partner
- Preferred Networking Partner
- Preferred Security Partner
- Preferred Services Partner All of the above-mentioned company certificates must be attached to the offer as proof in copy. - Sales support must be provided by at least three qualified employees with the Cisco Sales Expert certificate - The bidder has at least three certified German-speaking employees for the certificate "Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)" The tender shall be accompanied by supporting documents. - The bidder has at least three certified German-speaking employees for the certificate "Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts (CCIE)" The tender shall be accompanied by supporting documents. https://saarvpsl.vmstart.de/NetServer/TenderingProcedureDetails?function= Details&TenderOID=54321-Tender-19ff0883bce-638c48712e8acfdd
- Reference: At least 3 references from the field of universities. Here, only references in a comparable turnover of Cisco products are admitted to the University of Saarland, because the size and orientation of the universities result in a degree of complexity that is not so comparable in industry. Comparability is achieved if the following requirements are met: The reference projects each have an order volume of at least 8 million. Euro Net. https://saarvpsl.vmstart.de/NetServer/TenderingProcedureDetails?function= Details&TenderOID=54321-Tender-19ff0883bce-638c48712e8acfdd
Options, renewals, framework
- Framework agreement without reopening of competition
- Up to 1 contractors in the framework
- Options: foreseen
- Renewals: up to 1 time
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Conditions in this notice
- Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIEcertificate in the profile, valid on the bid dateIn your profile
- References3 matching references from the last 3 yearsIn your profile
- Key people2 people in the team meet itIn your profile
- Minimum turnoverturnover from financial statements above the thresholdIn your profile
Registers — checked automatically
- Handelsregistercompany active, managing directors matchVerified
- Transparenzregister (beneficial owners)entry matches the shareholdersVerified
- Wettbewerbsregister (exclusions)no entry that excludes you from public contractsVerified
- EU VAT (VIES)number active in VIESVerified
- LEI (GLEIF)LEI issued and renewed, data matches the registerVerified
- Sanctions screeningcompany and owners not listedVerified
Company profile — matched to the requirements
- ISO/IEC 27001company certificate, validIn your profile
- ISO 9001company certificate — renew before you bidExpires before the deadline
- ISO 22301add it or bring in a consortium partnerNot in your profile yet
- Project manager — PMP / PRINCE22 people, 5+ years of experienceIn your profile
- Solution architect — TOGAFno certified personNot in your profile yet
- IT references, last 3 years3 public-sector implementationsIn your profile
- Turnover, last 3 yearsfrom financial statementsIn your profile
- Partner status (Microsoft, SAP, Oracle)to confirm with the vendorNeeds a look
- Security clearance (Poufne, NATO)to check in the teamNeeds a look
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Award criteria
The full criteria and their weights, as published in the notice.
For all lots
- Price100%
Price criterion
Buyer
Universität des Saarlandes - Dezernat Zentrale Beschaffung und Dienste
- Address
- Postfach 15 11 50, 66041 Saarbrücken, Germany
- Region (NUTS)
- DEC01
- Official contact address
- [email protected]
- The functional mailbox published in the notice. We never publish personal data.
Register identifiers
- EU VAT
- DE138117521
- Registration no. in the notice
- Umsatzsteuer-IdNr.: DE138117521
What this buyer bought before
19 IT contract award notices 2024–2026, €714,437 in total.
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value not disclosed
15 Jun 2026
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value not disclosed
1 Dec 2025
Hosting und Weiterentwicklung des Learning Management Systems (Moodle)
Winner: Togeda IT-Service & Beratung Sebastian Schumacher · 2 bids
value not disclosed
10 Nov 2025
GPU-Server CCB
Winner: Raid Media Systems GmbH · 8 bids
value not disclosed
26 Sept 2025
How to submit an offer
Offers are submitted only on the buyer's platform, before the deadline for offers.
- saarvpsl.vmstart.de
- Platform
- yes
- Electronic submission
- no
- Electronic auction
Questions & answers
What is the deadline for offers in "Framework agreement for the supply of Cisco infrastructure components"?
Offers are due by 18 Nov 2026, 12:00 CET.
What is the estimated value?
The buyer did not publish an estimated value in the notice.
Who is the buyer?
Universität des Saarlandes - Dezernat Zentrale Beschaffung und Dienste (Saarbrücken, Germany).
Where and how do I submit an offer?
Offers are submitted electronically on saarvpsl.vmstart.de.
Is the contract divided into lots?
Yes, into 2 lots.
How are offers scored?
Price 100%.
Which procedure is used?
Open procedure.
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