Sentinel Missions Cloud Infrastructure

The German Remote Sensing Data Center of DLR (DLR-DFD) operates the Sentinel 5 precursor (S5P) ground segment on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA), among others. In the course of this, a cloud infrastructure for processing satellite data will be required from June 2021 on. A framework contract for the provision of cloud services starting on 1 June 2021 - for a period of one year with the option of two extensions for a further year - is to be concluded. Furthermore, it must be possible to physically bring the data to be computed into the system. The cloud platform must be geographically within the EU member states or states participating in the Copernicus program. Furthermore, the provider must not be subject to any legal regulations of a non-EU country that could oblige him to hand over data stored on the cloud platform. A qualified Systems Engineer (SE) as well as a representative with in-depth knowledge of the environment in each case shall be appointed by the Contractor as the technical contact person on a long-term basis. Important Note: This call for tender is subject to the requirements of the ESA. Only candidates with their legal headquarters in EU Member States may participate in the award procedure. The Cloud Provider shall not be under any legal obligation from non-EU Member States authorities to divulge information hosted on the cloud platform.