Tenders Are Invited For Software-Related Services – Use And Support Of Suse Products

Software-Related Services – Use And Support Of Suse Products. The Contribution Service Of Ard, Zdf And Deutschlandradio (Hereinafter Referred To As Contribution Service) Intends To Conclude A Contract For The Use And Support Of The Suse Products Of The Software Products In Use From The Manufacturer Suse. The Contract Has A Fixed Term Of 3 Years From September 1St, 2026. The Contribution Service Has Been Using Suse Products At Its Cologne-Bocklemünd Location For Many Years. The Systems Are Designed As Both Physical And Virtual Server Instances Based On An Enterprise Virtualization Solution. The Current Software Usage Contract Ends On August 31, 2026. The Conclusion Of The New Contract Will Be Advertised On September 1St, 2026. With The Start Of The New Contract, A Requirement For Usage And Support Service Subscriptions For The Products Mentioned In The Service Description (Tender Documents, Part B.) Will Be Advertised From September 1St, 2026. There Are No Plans To Reduce The Number Of Usage And Support Service Subscriptions Required During The Contract Term. The Stated Quantity Structure Represents The Contract Quantity Of The Usage And Support Contract Advertised Here. The Service Provision For The Usage And Support Services Must Be Provided By The Manufacturer Suse.