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NetFlow Analysis Software

GÉANT Vereniging · Open · 2 lots · 360591
Type
Services
72700000
Estimated value
€ 25M
estimated
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence low

GÉANT, a European research and education network organisation, is issuing a public tender for network flow analysis software. The contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 concerns a SaaS solution that continuously processes, analyses, and stores IPFIX flow data from the GÉANT backbone, enabling GÉANT and national research and education networks (NRENs) to obtain real-time and retrospective capacity information. Lot 2 provides framework agreements for GÉANT members to procure their own network flow analysis software; this allows the 36 national members, the representative NORDUnet, and associates to monitor their own network performance. The tender requires a scalable, secure SaaS infrastructure, compatibility with IPFIX, extensive reporting, and support for capacity planning and advising members. The supplier must comply with EU public procurement rules and GÉANT standards for data security and interoperability.

Services · Open · European procedure

European
Contracting authority
Contract type
Services
Open
Estimated value
€25,000,000
estimated value
Submission deadline
Ongoing
11:00
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
2
2 lots
Main CPV code
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 72ServicesEU tenderNetFlowIPFIXSaaS

01What is being requested

GÉANT, a European research and education network organisation, is issuing a public tender for network flow analysis software. The contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 concerns a SaaS solution that continuously processes, analyses, and stores IPFIX flow data from the GÉANT backbone, enabling GÉANT and national research and education networks (NRENs) to obtain real-time and retrospective capacity information. Lot 2 provides framework agreements for GÉANT members to procure their own network flow analysis software; this allows the 36 national members, the representative NORDUnet, and associates to monitor their own network performance. The tender requires a scalable, secure SaaS infrastructure, compatibility with IPFIX, extensive reporting, and support for capacity planning and advising members. The supplier must comply with EU public procurement rules and GÉANT standards for data security and interoperability.

This tender is divided in 2 Lots. [Note: The source description was already in English, so it remains unchanged as per instructions to translate only the provided Dutch fields, but since the input description was English, it is preserved.]

72700000€ 25MServices
1Lot 1: NetFlow Analysis software - GÉANT Network only€1,250,000
2Lot 2: NetFlow Analysis Software - Framework agreements for NRENs part of the GÉANT Community€1,000,000

02Breakdown by lot

Lot 1: NetFlow Analysis software - GÉANT Network only€1,250,000
Lot 2: NetFlow Analysis Software - Framework agreements for NRENs part of the GÉANT Community€1,000,000

03Exclusion grounds

Exclusion grounds — consult the ESPD
  • No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).

04Value in context

€25,000,000

05Likely competitors

#Likely bidderFitWins
1Centric Netherlands B.V.SME8756×
2Axians Communication Solutions B.V.SME8718×
3KPN B.V.SME8727×
4PQR B.V.SME8625×
5Protinus IT B.V.SME8632×
6Afas Software B.V.SME8532×

06Legal themes that may be relevant here

07Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of Lot 1 within this tender?
Lot 1 concerns the procurement of Software as a Service (SaaS) for network analysis. The software must be able to continuously receive, analyse, and store IPFIX flow data from the GÉANT backbone to provide real-time and retrospective information regarding network usage.
What does the assignment for Lot 2 entail?
For Lot 2, the GÉANT Association will award framework agreements that enable members of the GÉANT community to procure network flow analysis software. In this process, GÉANT acts as a Centralised Purchasing Body (CPB) for its members.
For which parties is the software in Lot 2 intended?
The framework agreements in Lot 2 are intended for the members of the GÉANT community, consisting of 36 national members (NRENs), the representative member NORDUnet, and the associates.
What technical functionalities are expected from the software?
The software must be capable of in-depth analysis of backbone network traffic, supporting capacity planning, and advising member NRENs regarding their network usage, such as the 'top talkers' to and from their own networks.

Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.

08Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 327K
median
€ 800K
p75
€ 2,5 mln
€ 25 mln

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