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    1807-AB-Strategische Partnerschaft - KI für die Bw

    Notice number: 00686124-2026

    🇩🇪 GermanyBWI GmbHGoods

    KEY INFORMATION

    Submission deadline
    • Nov 5, 2026
    Location
    🇩🇪 Germany
    Contracting authority
    BWI GmbH
    Accepted Languages
    German
    Tender type
    Goods
    Contract Value
    Published date
    Oct 6, 2026

    TENDER DESCRIPTION

    This tender seeks a strategic partnership for an AI platform through a framework agreement, encompassing the indefinite transfer (purchase) of software modules (including Chatfrontend, Modelhosting, and Agentic RAG Blueprint), the temporary transfer (rental) of AI models, and comprehensive associated services such as IT concept creation, requirements engineering, implementation, adaptation, migration, and operational support. Technical requirements include the use of NVIDIA GPUs, IPv4, REST, HTTPS, OIDC/OAuth 2.0, SAML, X-API-KEYs for authentication, operation within a VS-NfD pCloudBw environment, support for German and English in the Chat-Frontend, Kubernetes (v1.31+) with Helm-Charts for deployment, and adherence to requirements-driven development with open-source software components. The framework agreement has a basic term of four years, extendable three times by one year, for a maximum total duration of seven years, with an estimated contract value of EUR 30,380,306.21 (net) and an upper limit of EUR 60,760,612.42 (net). Bidders must demonstrate a minimum annual turnover of €15 million for AI modules/language models and €2 million for related support services in the last…

    TENDER BRIEF

    The framework agreement has a fixed basic term of four (4) years. The client has the right to extend the framework agreement three times, by one (1) year each, through a unilateral declaration up to three months before the end of its respective term. The maximum total duration of the framework agreement, comprising the basic term and the option period, can therefore be up to seven (7) years.

    Sources

    • 11807_RV_Anl. 2_Preisblatt.xlsx — “befüllen,,Vom Bieter zu befüllen,,Vom Bieter zu befüllen,,,, ,,,,Grundlaufzeit,,,,,,,,Optionale Laufzeit,,,,,,,,, ,,,,Vertragsjahr I,,Vertragsjahr II,,Vertragsjahr III,,Vertragsjahr IV,,Vertragsjahr V,,Vertragsjahr VI,,V…”
    • 21807_Rahmenvertrag.docx — “dieser Ziffer 38 – für eine feste Laufzeit von vier (4) Jahren abgeschlossen (nachfolgend „Grundlaufzeit“ genannt). Der Auftraggeber ist berechtigt, den Rahmenvertrag bis zum dritten Monat vor dem Ende seiner jeweiligen…”
    • 31807_Rahmenvertrag.pdf — “des Rahmenvertrages durch die Parteien. Der Rahmenvertrag wird - vorbehaltlich einer vorzeiti- gen Beendigung nach Maßgabe der nachfolgenden Bestimmungen dieser Ziffer 38 - für eine feste Laufzeit von vier (4) Jahren abg…”

    The core scope of work and statement of work for this tender revolve around a framework agreement for an AI platform. The services include the indefinite transfer (purchase) of software modules, the temporary transfer (rental) of AI models, and associated maintenance and support services.

    Key deliverables and services encompass:

    • Software Modules: Provision of general software modules, with specific requirements for architecture, integration, interfaces, user management, security, and support for various use-cases. This includes module groups like Chatfrontend, Modelhosting, and Agentic RAG Blueprint.
    • AI Models: The provision of AI models on a temporary basis, including preparatory measures by the contractor.
    • Software Maintenance and Support: Ongoing maintenance and support for the provided software modules.
    • Other Software-Related Contractual Services:
    • IT Concept Creation and Requirements Engineering: This involves analyzing the existing IT landscape, identifying technical, organizational, and functional requirements for the AI platform, analyzing processes and system dependencies, conducting workshops, determining use-cases, and validating requirements. It also includes developing a future-proof software architecture, creating a system concept (hardware, software, networks), defining interfaces, security requirements, operating models, recommending technologies (including open source), and developing a migration strategy. Project planning, including milestones, resources, risks, timelines, and roles, is also part of this.
    • Implementation Services: Assistance with the installation, configuration, and integration of software modules and AI models into the agreed system environment. This covers creating an implementation plan, setting up test environments, basic configuration, developing a test concept and infrastructure, configuring networks, firewalls, user permissions, backup strategies, and integrating systems into the existing environment.
    • Adaptation Services.
    • Migration Services.
    • Operational Support Services.

    The services also include roles such as Project Manager/Consultant, AI System Integrator, AI Solution Architect, AI Developer, IT Administrator, Business Analyst, Senior IT Architect, and Trainer/Schulungen.

    Sources

    • 1Anlage 1_1807_Leistungsbeschreibung.pdf — “Leistungsbeschreibung BWI IT für Deutschland Anlage 1 zum Rahmenvertrag über die zeitlich unbefristete Überlassung von Softwaremodulen und zeitlich befristete Überlassung von KI-Modellen sowie die dazugehörigen Pflege- u…”
    • 2Anlage 1_1807_Leistungsbeschreibung.docx — “LeistungsbeschreibungLeistungsbeschreibung Anlage 1 zum Rahmenvertrag über die zeitlich unbefristete Überlassung von Softwaremodulen und zeitlich befristete Überlassung von KI-Modellen sowie die dazugehörigen Pflege- und…”
    • 31807_Rahmenvertrag.pdf — “Rahmenvertrag legt die rechtlichen Regelungen für die Erbringung von Leistungen fest, welche der Auftraggeber durch Bestellvereinbarungen (nachfolgend „Einzelaufträge" genannt) beim Auftragnehmer unter diesem Rahmenvertr…”
    • 41807_RV_Anl. 2_Preisblatt.xlsx — “befüllen,,Vom Bieter zu befüllen,,Vom Bieter zu befüllen,,,, ,,,,Grundlaufzeit,,,,,,,,Optionale Laufzeit,,,,,,,,, ,,,,Vertragsjahr I,,Vertragsjahr II,,Vertragsjahr III,,Vertragsjahr IV,,Vertragsjahr V,,Vertragsjahr VI,,V…”

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    TENDER DOCUMENTS

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    • 1807_BB_TW_Anl. 1_Template für Einreichen von Bewerberfragen_V1.0.docx
    • Anlage 4_Liste der Ansprechpartner.docx
    • Anlage 13_Vereinbarung zur (weiteren) Auftragsverarbeitung (Art. 28 Abs. 4 DSGVO).docx

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