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1807-AB-Strategische Partnerschaft - KI für die Bw
Notice number: ocds-mnwr74-caa3a5ad-539e-4611-a0cd-f1ccbef9526a
KEY INFORMATION
- Submission deadline
- • Nov 5, 2026
- Location
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Contracting authority
- BWI GmbH
- Accepted Languages
- DEU
- Tender type
- Goods
- Contract Value
- Published date
- Oct 6, 2026
TENDER DESCRIPTION
This tender, "1807-AB-Strategic Partnership - AI for the Bw," seeks a strategic partner for the permanent provision of AI software modules, temporary provision of AI models, and comprehensive software maintenance and support services. The scope further includes extensive software-related contractual services, encompassing IT concept creation, requirements engineering, implementation, adaptation, migration, and operational support, delivered by various expert personnel. Key technical requirements mandate on-premises deployment on the client's private cloud via Kubernetes (v1.31+), utilizing OCI-compliant container images and Helm charts, adhering to stringent security standards (e.g., no critical CVEs <9, no root user rights in containers) and GDPR compliance, with a preference for largely open-source components (at least 75%). Financially, bidders must demonstrate a minimum annual turnover of €15 million for AI modules/models and €2 million for support services, coupled with €15 million professional liability insurance, against an estimated contract value of €30,380,306.21 (net) and an upper limit of €60,760,612.42. The contract features a four-year basic term, extendable by…
TENDER BRIEF
The contract has a fixed basic term of four (4) years. The client has the option to extend the framework agreement three times, by one year each, provided the extension is declared up to three months before the end of the current term. The maximum total duration of the framework agreement, including the basic term and all optional extensions, is seven years.
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- 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 for this tender, titled "1807-AB-Strategische Partnerschaft - KI für die Bw," encompasses the following key areas:
1. Permanent Provision of Software Modules: This includes the sale and ongoing availability of software modules. Specific requirements cover architectural aspects, integration and interfaces, user management and security, support for various use cases, and specific module groups like Chatfrontend, Model hosting, and Agentic RAG blueprint. It also details licensing models, quantities, and software maintenance and support services for these modules.
2. Temporary Provision of AI Models: This involves the rental of AI models, including the models themselves, preparatory measures to be undertaken by the contractor, and specifications regarding their licensing model, metrics, and volume.
3. Provision of Software Maintenance and Support Services: These services are integral to both the software modules and AI models to ensure their continuous operation and functionality.
4. Provision of Further Software-Related Contractual Services: This broad category includes:
- IT Concept Creation and Requirements Engineering: Defining system concepts, interfaces, security requirements, and operating models. This also involves recommending suitable technologies (including open source options), developing migration strategies, and comprehensive project planning, including milestones, resources, risks, timelines, and responsibilities. Deliverables include a complete IT concept document, presentation materials, and a recommendation catalog with an implementation roadmap.
- Implementation Services: Supporting the client with the installation, configuration, and integration of software modules and AI models into the specified system environment. This involves deployment on Kubernetes, setting up test environments, creating test concepts and infrastructure, configuring networks, firewalls, user permissions, backup strategies, and integrating systems into the existing environment.
- Adaptation Services: Services related to customizing the software and AI models.
- Migration Services: Services for migrating data from other software products.
- Further Operational Support Services: Ongoing assistance for the operation of the provided solutions.
The deliverables also specify distinct categories of services and personnel:
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for AI capabilities: This includes "Weltwissen" (World Knowledge), "Coding Assistent" (Coding Assistant), "Agentische Workflows" (Agentic Workflows), and "Embedding" – each with associated license costs for Model 1 and Model 2, and preparatory measures.
- Personnel for software-related contractual services: Roles include Project Manager/Consultant, AI System Integrator, AI Solution Architect, AI Developer, IT Administrator, Business Analyst, Senior IT Architect, and Trainer/Training, all provided on an hourly rate basis.
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- 1Anlage 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…”
- 2Anlage 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…”
- 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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- 1807_BB_LW_Anl. 11_Vorlage_Verhandlungsvorschläge_V1.0.docx55 KBDOCX
- 1807_Bewerbungsbedingungen(BB)_TW_V1.0.docx81 KBDOCX
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