Framework agreement on advising NRW. BANK in the area of Microsoft SQL Server

The subject of this call for tenders is a framework agreement on advising NRW. BANK in the area of Microsoft SQL Server. Specifically, consulting services are to be provided for the further development of the MS-SQL server of NRW. BANK-based IT systems in trading and risk management.

The framework agreement will be concluded with up to 15 companies. The individual contracts based on the framework agreement will be awarded by means of a new tendering procedure. That award procedure is based on the conditions set out in Clause 2 of the Framework Agreement and, subsequently, on the same conditions as the conclusion of the Framework Agreement.

The provision of services is carried out in accordance with the detailed requirements of NRW. BANK in the context of the individual orders - depending on the project - always at the business premises of NRW. BANK in Düsseldorf ("onsite"). So much for a presence at the NRW. BANK is not a prerequisite, the Contractor is free to choose the place of performance ("offsite").

The timely execution of the services while maintaining the qualifications and experience promised in the offer is an essential basis of the framework agreement.

The estimated purchase volume for all companies participating in the framework agreement amounts to a total of 4,200 consultant days. A binding maximum purchase limit of EUR 7.2 million for consultancy services is set (figures relating to the maximum term of the framework agreement of 4 years). A minimum purchase obligation of NRW. BANK does not exist.

The NRW. BANK is not obliged to award contracts within the meaning of this Framework Agreement under the Framework Agreement (see recital 61 of Directive 2014/24/EU).