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Framework Agreement for Magnetic Tape Cartridges 2026

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH·Darmstadt, Germany·EUR 2M·Expired · Jul 27, 2026·Open·Supplies·Framework
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Original notice title

Germany – Magnetic tape storage units – Rahmenvertrag-Magnetbandkassetten-2026

70/100

Opportunity Score

PromisingMedium complexity
SuppliesFrameworkExpired
Why this score?

Opportunity

70 / 100

Complexity

45 / 100

Risk factors

Estimated volumes are indicative; no guaranteed minimum purchase. Actual call-offs may be significantly lower.

Delivery time >10 days leads to exclusion from framework. Must offer competitive lead times.

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Overview

Strong 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 (including LTO-10 for GFZ)
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This open tender from GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH (Darmstadt) seeks a framework agreement for magnetic tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges (IBM 3592 and LTO types) for use by GSI, its Helmholtz institutes in Mainz and Jena, FAIR GmbH, and GFZ Helmholtz Centre in Potsdam. The framework will run for up to 4 years (initial 2 years, renewable twice for 1 year each), with a maximum value of €2,000,000. Up to 5 suppliers will be awarded based on shortest delivery time (≤10 days); subsequent mini-competitions per call-off will be 100% price-based. Estimated volumes are provided but not guaranteed. Submission deadline: 2026-07-27T23:59:59. Electronic submission required in German.

Risks

Estimated volumes are indicative; no guaranteed minimum purchase. Actual call-offs may be significantly lower.

Delivery time >10 days leads to exclusion from framework. Must offer competitive lead times.

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

  • Delivery time ≤10 days (otherwise excluded from framework)
  • Suppliers must offer the shortest delivery times (up to 5 selected)
  • All deliveries free of charge to named locations

Award Criteria

Lot 1

Quality: Delivery time (weight 0 – selection criterion)Price: 100% weight in mini-competitions — 100%

Buyer

Location

Darmstadt, DEU

Website

www.gsi.de

Buyer profile

Open profile

Identifier

DE 111 671 917

Activity

Education

Lots (1)

LOT-0001

Framework Agreement for Magnetic Tape Cartridges 2026

Single lot covering the supply of IBM 3592 and LTO magnetic tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges over a 4-year framework. The framework will be awarded to up to 5 suppliers with the shortest delivery times. Subsequent call-offs (mini-competitions) are awarded 100% on price. Delivery locations include Darmstadt, Mainz, Jena, and Potsdam.

SuppliesFrameworkEU fundedElectronic submissionSME suitable

EUR 2M

Estimated value

Location

Darmstadt, Germany

Duration

48 MONTH

Category

Magnetic tape storage units

Award Criteria

Best price-quality ratio

Deadline

Expired Jul 27, 2026

Procurement Details

Publication date
05 May 2026
Languages
German

Reference metadata

Legal basis
32014L0024

Reference IDs

Tender ID
311998-2026

Documents (2)

Procurement document 1Submission portal 1

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