Magnetic Tape Cartridges Framework Agreement

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH·Darmstadt, Germany·EUR 2M·Expired · May 11, 2026·Open·Supplies·Framework

High valueStructured notice only

Original notice title

Germany – Magnetic tape storage units – Rahmenvertrag-Magnetbandkassetten

55/100

Opportunity Score

Needs reviewMedium complexity

SuppliesFrameworkExpired

Why this score?

Opportunity

55 / 100

Complexity

60 / 100

Risk factors

No guaranteed volume; actual orders may be lower than estimated or none at all.

Mini-competitions are 100% price-based; margin compression likely if many suppliers participate.

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Overview

Moderate opportunity

Key Facts

EUR 2M estimated value
Framework procurement
Supplies contract
1 lot
Duration 48 MONTH
Supply of IBM 3592 Advanced Cartridges (data and cleaning)
Supply of LTO data and cleaning cartridges

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This is an open procedure for a framework agreement for the supply of magnetic tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges for IBM TS4500 systems and LTO drives. The framework will be concluded with multiple suppliers, and individual orders will be placed via mini-competitions awarded 100% on price. The maximum framework value is EUR 2,000,000. The framework runs for 2 years (fixed) with two automatic 1-year renewals (max 4 years) or until the estimated volume of 9,000 cartridges is reached. Delivery must be within 10 working days to Darmstadt, Mainz, or Jena. No guaranteed minimum volume. The tender is suitable for SMEs.

Risks

No guaranteed volume; actual orders may be lower than estimated or none at all.

Mini-competitions are 100% price-based; margin compression likely if many suppliers participate.

Analysis may be incomplete

Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.

Key Requirements

Technical

Must be able to supply all listed cartridge types (IBM 3592 and LTO)
Delivery free house within 10 working days
Advance notification of delivery by email or phone

Requirements may be incomplete.

Award Criteria

Lot 1

Mini-competition award per lot is 100% price. — 100%

Buyer

Name

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH

Location

Darmstadt, DEU

[email protected]

Website

www.gsi.de

Buyer profile

Open profile

Identifier

DE 111 671 917

Activity

Education

Lots (1)

LOT-0001