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EuroFlash Cluster Astron
NWO-I - ASTRON · Open · 1 lots · 396753
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Type
Supplies
48822000
Estimated value
€ 650K
estimated
To deadline
-196d
Dec 1, 2025 · 12:00
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence moderate
The assignment concerns the supply and installation of a high-performance compute, GPU and storage cluster for ASTRON. The hardware must meet very specific technical specifications for real-time data processing of radio astronomical signals.
Supplies · Open · European procedure
European
CharacteristicsCPV 48SuppliesEU tender
01What is being requested
Supply of an EuroFlash Cluster consisting of a compute system, a GPU system and a storage system for real-time astronomical data processing.
The contracting authority invites Bidders to submit a Tender based on the information in the Tender Documents for the supply of a Compute, Storage and GPU system.
1EFC EuroFlash Cluster€650,000
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure a complete Bill of Materials including all part numbers and manufacturers. Strictly check the PCIe configuration of the motherboards to meet the requirements. Take the strict delivery period into account to avoid financial penalties.
03Points of attention
Important · 6
The delivery must be completed within 10 weeks after signing the agreement.Important
All nodes must work with a raw Debian 13 without extra drivers or custom kernels.Important
A mandatory support contract of at least 3 years is required.Important
Hardware must meet specific NVIDIA and AMD model requirements for compatibility.Important
All nodes must be air-cooled; liquid cooling is not permitted.Important
The supplier is responsible for the installation in racks at the location.Important
04Exclusion 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).
05Value in context
€650,000
06Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Bechtle direct B.V.SME8833×
2PQR B.V.SME8419×
3Protinus IT B.V.SME8423×
4Visma Circle B.V.SME8323×
5Visma Roxit B.V.SME7916×
6Dustin Netherlands B.V.SME7410×
07Tender documents
TN549122 - EF29 Aankondiging gegunde opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260114133049pdfJan 14, 2026 · 140 KB
Beschrijvend document Astron EFC v2pdfNov 27, 2025 · 668 KB
TN549122 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20251127163720pdfNov 27, 2025 · 9 KB
Bijlage F Programma van Eisen EuroFlash Cluster_2pdfNov 7, 2025 · 552 KB
Nota van InlichtingenpdfNov 7, 2025 · 163 KB
Bijlage 3 ARIV_2018pdfOct 14, 2025 · 357 KB
Bijlage 2A Overeenkomst ARIV-2018pdfOct 14, 2025 · 146 KB
Bijlage B Verklaring conformiteitpdfOct 14, 2025 · 96 KB
Bijlage D KerncompetentieformulierpdfOct 14, 2025 · 149 KB
TN549122 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20251013143844pdfOct 14, 2025 · 8 KB
Bijlage 1 VragenformulierxlsxOct 14, 2025 · 22 KB
Bijlage E Verklaring aansprakelijheid concernpdfOct 14, 2025 · 130 KB
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09Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the EuroFlash Cluster?
The EuroFlash Cluster is intended to provide a compute, storage and GPU system to analyze real-time data originating from the Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR) radio telescope.
Which specific components are part of the delivery?
The delivery includes a cluster for astronomical scientific research, consisting of compute systems (including head nodes and production nodes), GPU nodes and storage systems (including head nodes and data nodes).
How are the acceptance tests and compliance requirements ensured?
The contracting authority has updated the Program of Requirements with more specifications regarding the compliance test to make the assessment and validation of the results objective and verifiable.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
10Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 350K
€ 350K
median
€ 737K
€ 737K
p75
€ 1,9 mln
€ 1,9 mln
€ 650K
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