Tender for Software Programming and Consulting Services by DSTA GmbH (Deutsche Souveräne Technologieagentur GmbH)

Type of Purchaser: Public undertaking controlled by central government

Tender Procedure Identifier: bbf13dc4-debf-4791-97d2-607948afca72

Internal Identifier: 05/2026

Procedure Type: Open procedure

Subject Name: Framework Agreement Direct Award - Lot 3: Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness

Nature of Contract: Services

CPV Code: 72200000(Software programming and consultancy services)

Project Description: Aims to enhance the readiness, security, and regulatory compliance of open-source software for the post-quantum cryptography era through technical analysis, code modifications, documentation, and maintainer support.

Framework Agreement Maximum Value: 1,045,000.00 EUR

Framework Agreement Duration: Base period of 12 months, with the buyer's right to unilaterally extend up to 3 times, each extension for 1 year, resulting in a maximum total contract period of 4 years.

Place of Performance: Berlin, Germany (NUTS: DE300)

Performance Method: Framework agreement, no reopening of competition, awarded to only 1 bidder.

Tender Language: English

Submission Method: Must be submitted via the DTVP e-procurement platform

Deadline for Requesting Additional Information: 2026-03-03 23:59:59 (UTC+01:00)

Tender Submission Deadline: 2026-03-13 10:00:00 (UTC+01:00)

Opening of Tenders: 2026-03-13 10:01:00 (UTC+01:00)(Bidders may not attend)

Tender Validity Period: At least 11 weeks after the deadline

Electronic Requirements: Electronic submission, electronic invoicing, electronic ordering, and electronic payment are mandatory.

Variants/Alternative Solutions: Not permitted

Multi-lot Bidding: The documentation allows this framework agreement to be divided into 4 lots, but does not explicitly prohibit or allow a single bidder to bid for multiple lots (this lot itself does not allow submission of multiple tenders).

Qualification and Selection Criteria:

Commercial Register: Must provide a commercial register excerpt (or equivalent proof) dated within 90 days prior to the tender deadline, with translation if not in German/English.

Professional Liability Insurance: Commitment to obtain insurance upon award, with property damage coverage of at least 1 million EUR per claim and double the annual aggregate limit.

Turnover Requirement: Average annual net turnover in the "Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness" business area for the past three financial years ≥ 200,000.00 EUR.

Technical Capacity (Key Hard Criteria):

Must provide at least 3 reference projects for comparable "Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness" services executed or under execution since January 1, 2023.

Each reference project must clearly state the name and contact details (phone/email) of the responsible person.

Must be submitted using the designated form "Appendix 01_Self-Declaration and Proof".

Grounds for Exclusion (Key Excerpts): Involves bankruptcy, fraud, corruption, money laundering, professional misconduct, violation of tax/social security obligations, participation in a criminal organization, collusive tendering, conflict of interest, grave misrepresentation, etc., as per mandatory and discretionary exclusion grounds under German laws such as GWB, AEntG, LkSG.

Review and Complaint Mechanism:

Review Body: Federal Procurement Tribunal

Complaint Time Limits (Strict):

Obvious violation in the notice: Must be raised before the tender submission deadline.

Violation discovered in documents: Must be raised before the tender submission deadline.

Response to contracting authority's refusal to rectify: Application for review must be submitted within 15 calendar days of receiving the notification.

Other Key Commercial Points:

Applicable Agreement: Governed by the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA), not an EU-funded project.

Suitability for SMEs: Explicitly not suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

Strategic Procurement: No specific strategic procurement objectives (e.g., green, innovative, social).

Personnel Requirements: Must provide the names and professional qualifications of the personnel designated to perform the contract.