048 26_Erneuerung VMware Umgebung

The contract timeline is as follows:

• Contract start date: January 1, 2027.
• Contract end date: December 31, 2031.
• Total duration: The contract is for a period of 5 years, covering the renewal of the VMware environment including support.
• Key milestones/phases: Implementation is set to begin after the contract award. A detailed timeline will be developed following the award of the contract.

The core scope of work for this tender involves the renewal and future licensing of the existing VMware-based virtualization environment for Klinikum St. Georg. The current infrastructure, based on VMware vSphere Version 7, is to be migrated to the latest VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) platform.

The statement of work summary includes:

• Procurement of Licenses: The acquisition of necessary VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) licenses for a five-year term.
• Support and Maintenance: Provision of associated subscription, maintenance, update, and support services from the manufacturer for the five-year contract duration. This includes 5 years of Production Support/Subscription for VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF).
• Migration and Operation: The project aims to ensure a future-proof, secure, and vendor-supported operation of the virtualization platform, enabling the long-term operation of virtual server and infrastructure environments, and leveraging current features, security updates, and manufacturer support.
• Specific License Details: The licenses are for the installation and operation of the VMware ESXi Hypervisor in its latest version.
• Contract Duration: The overall contract term is from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031.
• Payment Terms: License payments will be made annually.