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Access - WH HPC-Cluster

Access e.V.·Aachen, Germany·Expired · Jun 01, 2026·Open·Supplies
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Germany – Mainframe computer – Access - WH HPC-Cluster

55/100

Opportunity Score

Needs reviewHigh complexity
SuppliesExpired
Why this score?

Opportunity

55 / 100

Complexity

70 / 100

Risk factors

Buyer explicitly states the procurement is not a public contract under GWB, which may affect bidder rights and remedies...

The 28 kVA power limit at initial site may restrict hardware choices; relocation in 2028 adds logistical complexity.

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Overview

Moderate opportunity

Key Facts

  • Supplies contract
  • 1 lot
  • Duration 8 WEEK
  • Supply and delivery of a High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster meeting specified minimum performance and storage requirements.
  • Installation at existing data center (Intzestraße, Aachen) using existing water-cooled rack system.
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Open procedure for the supply and installation of a High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster for Access e.V. in Aachen, Germany. The cluster must support simulation-based digital twins, AI applications, and provide at least 900 CPUs, multiple GPUs, and 500 TB storage. The contract includes installation and 5-year maintenance. The deadline has been extended to 2026-07-06 12:00. No estimated value is published. The buyer claims the procurement is not subject to public procurement law, which may affect legal remedies.

Risks

Buyer explicitly states the procurement is not a public contract under GWB, which may affect bidder rights and remedies...

The 28 kVA power limit at initial site may restrict hardware choices; relocation in 2028 adds logistical complexity.

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

  • Cluster must have at least the computing power of current system (~900 CPUs, Intel Xeon Gold 6132 @ 2.60 GHz) and preferably significantly more.
  • Must include multiple GPUs.
  • Must support efficient parallelization of workloads on CPUs.

Requirements may be incomplete.

Award Criteria

Lot 1

Price (without options) - weight 50%50%Quality criteria (B-Kriterien) - weight 50%50%

Buyer

Location

Aachen, DEU

Identifier

DE 121 684 573

Activity

Education

Lots (1)

LOT-0001

Access - WH HPC-Cluster

Supply and installation of a new HPC cluster to replace existing system. Must deliver computing power exceeding current ~900 CPUs (Intel Xeon Gold 6132 @ 2.60 GHz), include multiple GPUs, and provide at least 500 TB storage. The cluster will be initially installed in existing water-cooled racks at Intzestraße (max 28 kVA) and relocated to a new building in 2028. Includes 5-year maintenance.

SuppliesEU fundedElectronic submission

Location

DEA2D, Germany

Duration

8 WEEK

Category

Mainframe computer

Award Criteria

Best price-quality ratio

Deadline

Expired Jul 06, 2026

Procurement Details

Publication date
04 Jun 2026
Languages
German

Reference metadata

Legal basis
32014L0024

Reference IDs

Tender ID
385555-2026

Documents (2)

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