Germany – Storage media – Ersatz der Datenserversysteme

The subject of the contract comprises several data server systems that meet different requirements and must be designed for high availability in time-critical 24/7 operation. The hardware of the overall system, consisting of database servers, data access servers, storage systems and network, is to be modernised and expanded as part of this procedure. A availability of 99% is expected for each data server system. An availability of 99,8% is required for the overall system. The values are measured over 30 days in each case. The systems to be procured must be installed redundantly at two (optionally three) different locations: One data server system for routine operations in the computing centre of the German Weather Service in Offenbach am Main (DMRZ-OF) An independent data server system for backup, integration and testing at a second location (DMRZ-EX). The location DMRZ-EX will be on German territory at a distance of at least fifty kilometres from the location DMRZ-OF. The exact location is not yet known. The location will be communicated as early as possible, but no later than March 2027. Once the location has been determined, the contractor will be informed immediately about the location DMRZ-EX. An independent, smaller data server system also at the location DMRZ-EX. As an option, this system can be installed at the Bundeswehr location in Euskirchen DMRZ-EU instead. The decision as to whether the option DMRZ-Euskirchen will be exercised by the German Weather Service will be made no later than the award. The creation of the overall system is divided into the following phases: Phase 1: Delivery, installation, operation and maintenance Phase 2 (optional): Further operation of the system service, possibly performance enhancement through a further data server system. After the end of the contract (optional): Dismantling, disposal and dismantling of the systems. The detailed description and all requirements can be found in the annexes "Performance Description" and "Performance Matrix" and will be made available to the interested party after submission of the confidentiality agreement.