Router and Storage Server Procurement for Merseburg University

This contract opportunity involves the replacement of existing entry routers at Merseburg University. The current routers (Cisco C6816-X-LE) will reach their end of service on October 31, 2025, meaning they will no longer receive security updates or fixes for identified vulnerabilities. Additionally, this procurement aims to increase bandwidth on the university campus. To ensure operational continuity and avoid compatibility issues, only successor products to the mentioned device are permitted. This requirement arises from the technical integration of the existing system, including network management (custom scripts and databases) and interfaces with other systems, which adds significant complexity to the project's technical implementation. Given this complexity and the existing expertise, alternative technical solutions are not feasible.