gd.Cloud Support Services for Cloud and IT Operations
Original notice title
gd.Cloud Unterstützungsleistungen für Cloud- und IT-Betrieb
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
55 / 100
Complexity
85 / 100
Risk factors
Stringent turnover and staff requirements may disqualify many bidders. Consortia can cumulate but must meet each indivi...
All personnel must undergo security clearance Ü2 and commit under VerpflG. This process can take months and requires pe...
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- Framework procurement
- Services contract
- 1 lot
- Duration 4 YEAR
- Strategic conception and target architecture for cloud environments
- Technical implementation and automation (IaC, CI/CD, GitOps)
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This is an open tender for a framework agreement with govdigital eG (Germany) for comprehensive cloud and IT operations support services over 48 months, with a single lot. The estimated total effort is 56,100 person-days (no monetary value provided). The contract covers strategic and operational support across four role profiles (Cloud Architect, Cloud & DevOps Engineer, Cloud Security Specialist, Cloud Operations & Service Manager) with work primarily in German, requiring C1 German and B2 English. The award follows a best price-quality ratio (quality-based evaluation via concept and personnel profiles). Eligibility is stringent: minimum €5M annual specific turnover, 100+ relevant staff, ISO 27001 certification, and references covering specific cloud providers and public sector/KRITIS. Security clearance (Ü2) is mandatory. The deadline for tenders is 2026-07-11, 23:59 CET.
Risks
Stringent turnover and staff requirements may disqualify many bidders. Consortia can cumulate but must meet each indivi...
All personnel must undergo security clearance Ü2 and commit under VerpflG. This process can take months and requires pe...
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- At least 100 permanent staff on average in relevant areas (2023-2025)
Eligibility
- Minimum specific turnover of €5,000,000 net per year (2023-2025) in cloud/container/platform operations
Certifications
- Valid ISO 27001 certification covering IT consulting or equivalent
Requirements may be incomplete.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Buyer
Name
govdigital eG
Location
Berlin, DEU
Website
Identifier
DE330251685
Lots (1)
LOT-0001
gd.Cloud Support Services for Cloud and IT Operations
Framework agreement covering support for cloud-based IT services and DevOps platforms, including architecture, implementation, security, and operations. Work is performed remotely within Germany or on-site at member locations nationwide. The contract is based on call-offs over 4 years, with a total estimated effort of 56,100 person-days and a cap of 150% of the awarded total. Services require personnel in four roles (Junior, Senior, Manager levels) with German C1 and English B2. All personnel must undergo security clearance Ü2. The buyer is govdigital eG, a cooperative of public sector entities.
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Original lot title
gd.Cloud Unterstützungsleistungen für Cloud- und IT-Betrieb
Original TED description
Die Leistungserbringung erfolgt auf Grundlage von Einzelabrufen aus einer modifizierten EVB-IT Rahmenvereinbarung. Der geschätzte, unverbindliche Gesamtaufwand über die vierjährige Vertragslaufzeit beträgt 56.100 Personentage. Die vertragliche Obergrenze ist auf 150 % des bezuschlagten Gesamtauftragswertes gedeckelt. Die Dienstleistungen umfassen den Aufbau, die Einführung und den kontinuierlichen Betrieb von Cloud-basierten IT-Services und DevOps-Plattformen. Die Erbringung erfolgt über vier personelle Rollenprofile in den Ausprägungen Junior, Senior und Manager: -Cloud-Architekt & Platform-Spezialist: Strategische Konzeption, Zielarchitekturen, technologische und wirtschaftliche Bewertungen. -Cloud & DevOps Engineer: Technische Implementierung, Automatisierung (IaC, CI/CD-Pipelines), GitOps, Störungsbehebung und Rufbereitschaft. -Cloud-Security-Spezialist: Security-Architekturen, Identity & Access Management, Zero-Trust, Compliance-Management und Assessments. -Cloud-Operations & Service-Manager: Betriebsprozesse nach ITIL/SRE-Standards, Providersteuerung, Incident- und Problem-Management sowie Rufbereitschaftskoordination. Bedürfnisse und Anforderungen: -Betriebsqualität & Kontinuität: Der Auftragnehmer stellt Supportleistungen im 1st-, 2nd- und 3rd-Level-Support bereit. Eine hohe personelle Kontinuität sowie die vertragliche Bindung an ein Wissensmanagement- und Qualifizierungskonzept sind zwingend erforderlich. Die Leistungen werden primär in deutscher Sprache erbracht (Personal benötigt mindestens Niveau C1, Englisch B2). Das Personal muss bereit sein, sich einer Sicherheitsüberprüfung Niveau Ü2 (§ 9 SÜG) sowie einer Verpflichtung nach dem Verpflichtungsgesetz zu unterziehen. Die Erbringung erfolgt grundsätzlich remote innerhalb Deutschlands oder vor Ort an den bundesweiten Standorten der govdigital-Mitglieder.
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 17 Jun 2026
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- German
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 16
- Notice version
- 1
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 418597-2026
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
55 / 100
Complexity
85 / 100
Risk factors
Stringent turnover and staff requirements may disqualify many bidders. Consortia can cumulate but must meet each indivi...
All personnel must undergo security clearance Ü2 and commit under VerpflG. This process can take months and requires pe...
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications