EU-wide tender
Procurement of Fibre Channel Switches
Original title: Beschaffung FibreChannel Switche
Wanted: Network infrastructure. The tender is called “Procurement of Fibre Channel Switches”. The deadline for offers is Friday, 6 November 2026, in 5 days. Procedure: Open procedure, published EU-wide (above the EU thresholds).
- Deadline
- 6 November 2026, 5 days left, 23:59
- Published
- 27 October 2026
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Notice
- EU-wide (TED)
- Type of contract
- Supplies
- Estimated value
- not published
- Place of performance
- not stated
- Source, last checked
- TED, 1 November 2026
Contracting authority and documents
Contracting authority only with access
Original notice (German)Tender documents on the procurement platformIn short
Four Fibre Channel switches are to be procured for the SAN infrastructure.
- Each switch must have at least 24 ports with 64 Gbit/s.
- Delivery includes transceivers, redundant power supply, and fabric software license.
- The manufacturer warranty and support is for a minimum of three years.
- The support includes 9x5 service with NBD response time.
Summary made from the German notice and checked against it; the German original is authoritative.
What stands out
The notice marks it as suitable for small and medium sized companies. Only the price decides the award. The contract runs for 1 month. The notice links the tender documents directly.
Timeline
| Published | Tuesday, 27 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Friday, 6 November 2026, 23:59 |
| Tender validity ends (calculated) | Friday, 25 December 2026 |
Contract and procedure
| Duration | 1 month |
|---|---|
| Framework agreement | no |
| Tender validity | 49 days after the deadline |
| Award criteria | price only |
| Suitable for SMEs | yes, according to the notice |
| Legal basis | GWB and VgV (German law implementing the EU directives) |
Service by CPV code
- 32424000 Network infrastructure
Questions and answers
How much time is left to bid?
Until Friday, 6 November 2026, 5 days left. The exact time and how to submit are in the original notice, which is authoritative.
Can a company from another EU country bid?
Yes. This tender is published EU-wide, and above the EU thresholds the EU directives guarantee companies from every member state equal treatment. You submit on the platform named in the notice after registering there.
In which language are the documents and the offer?
Usually German. The notice states the accepted languages; translations of supporting documents may be requested.
Which rules apply?
German procurement law implementing the EU directives (GWB and VgV; for works VOB/A EU).
Sources
Notice: TED, Amtsblatt der Europäischen Union, retrieved 1 November 2026. All information without guarantee; the original notice is authoritative.