The agreement consists of 4 elements. The main component is the SDN software which is handled under an ELA agreement that handles all licenses and usage cost. The same software solution is used both central and decentral at the locations. The software is what describes the solution and what is requested the hardware is just capacity and ports. The contract has a duration of 5 years.

Prior to the initiation of this procurement procedure, the Contracting Entity has performed a market survey to investigate the potential suppliers and possible solutions for the performance of the works procured. The Contracting Entity found that the use case is very special and that large manufacturers do not support such use. In addition, the Contracting Entity found many ways to solve the problems and reach the goals set, which is also supported in this tender procedure. By way of the market analysis, the Contracting Entity also gathered the information and the knowledge required to prepare and conduct this tender procedure, which would otherwise not have been possible. The agreement consists of 4 elements. The main component is the SDN software which is handled under an ELA agreement that handles all licenses and usage cost. The same software solution is used both central and decentral at the locations. The software is what describes the solution and what is requested the hardware is just capacity and ports. The hardware is divided into 2 areas, one used centrally to run the software solution provided and one for ports and connectivity to the software solution at the locations:

(i) hardware centrally is used to support the software solution and consists of either dedicated hardware or standard components. This is where the software is installed and operated from. The environment is datacenters and normal conditions;

(ii) hardware locally at the locations is used for connectivity back to the datacenters and ports locally at the location. This is where we connect both the fiber to support our topology and our local hardware to the devices offered. These are used for running the network and is a part of the software solution offered.

Other than the described requirements there are no implementation or maintenance services part of the agreement. We will operate the solution offered after we implement this. The Contracting Entity expects that, in connection with the pre-qualification, no more than 6 applicants will be pre-qualified to submit preliminary tenders. The Contracting Entity will make such selection on the basis of the references stated by the applicants in respect of the delivery of continuous technical consultancy services. The selection process is further described in the procurement documents. The contract has a duration of 5 years.