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      <cbc:Description languageID="DEU">siehe englische Beschreibung</cbc:Description>
      <cbc:Description languageID="ENG">To participate in the RFI process and gain access to further information interested parties are required to follow the specified procedure. To gain access, you must first register your interest via the TED platform. Once this step is complete, you will be able to view the additional information and documentation. Please note that, due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the information involved, all participants must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). You will only be granted access to documents once the NDA has been signed and returned. We kindly request that interested parties submit their inquiries in a timely manner, but not later than the specified date (see schedule). Responses with proposed solutions should ideally be submitted by the specified date (see schedule).</cbc:Description>
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      <cbc:Note languageID="DEU">siehe englische Beschreibung.</cbc:Note>
      <cbc:Note languageID="ENG">Initial Situation
Germany 'Energiewende' (energy transition - see https://www.netzentwicklungsplan.de/en/verstehen/glossar/e ) and the goals of the German Electricity Network Development Plan (NEP - see  https://www.netzentwicklungsplan.de/en) challenges the transmission systems operators to expand and enhance their capabilities to operate the grid of the future (see link to NEP).
MSHIP Program objectives
TransnetBW started to setup a program ("MSHIP") with multiple projects - one of the objectives: To evolve technical capabilities (hardware and software) to be prepared for the next 22 years to be able to implement required applications faster and more efficient (see NEP 2037/2045 with focus on achieving a climate-neutral grid by 2045).
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         <cbc:Description languageID="ENG">Email: mship-idp-procurement@TransnetBW.de
PURPOSE
Description: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential providers and solutions that can meet the requirements of the MSHIP - IDP. The RFI is intended to provide an initial market overview and to evaluate possible technological approaches and their ability to integrate into the existing MSHIP architecture. The aim is not to commit to a specific system, an architecture or provider in advance. Openness to different approaches remains the main guiding principle. The information gathered will serve as a basis for future decisions and possible tenders. Participation in this market exploration will not result in any advantages or disadvantages for the participants as potential bidders in a future - not yet binding - tender procedure.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The MSHIP Program is an initiative by TransnetBW aimed at supporting Germany's energy transition by developing a sustainable, scalable, and efficient grid management system. It focuses on modularity, automation, and simplicity to enhance operational security and reduce costs. The architecture is based on a self- hosted, cloud-native platform specifically designed for secure and data-driven operations.
The MSHIP IDP (Industrial Data Processing) shall provide a central, standardized and decoupled process data connection to ensure loss-free, high-performance, and reliable process data transfer with standardized Remote Control Protocols (e.g. IEC 60870-5-101 and -104, TASE.2) and maximum resilience and security against failures and attacks (KRITIS). This functionality and quality level is required for the connection of the business processes (e.g. SCADA, Network Analysis, Load Frequency Control) with assets in the TransnetBW grid (substations, HVDC systems, etc.) as well as partner organizations (neighboured transmission system operators and distribution system operators, power plant operators, etc.).
Please join also if you can cover only a part of the described IDP components.
Costs:
The costs of responding to the request, as well as (in case) any presentations or other activities related to this request, such as familiarization with specific processes, procedures and methods of TransnetBW, will be borne by the respective provider. TransnetBW may commission and pay for any other formats that may be requested (e.g. workshops).
RFI Schedule:
- RFI Release: 2026-04-17
- Submission of signed NDA (Prerequisite and mandatory for RFI participation): 2026-05-04 - 09:00 CET
- Send-out of RFI documents (Only for participants who signed an NDA): 2026-05-05
- Deadline for Clarification Questions: 2026-05-19 - 09:00 CEST
- Submission Deadline for RFI Responses: 30 calendar days after receiving the RFI documents, but at the latest: 2026-06-04 - 09:00 CEST
Process:
Short summary of the process in advance
-Register via E-Mail -Receive an NDA to sign -Sign the NDA and send it to us -Get access to the strictly confidential information
Process in detail To participate in the RFI process interested parties are required to follow the following procedure. To gain access to further information and documentation, please register (follow section 'Registration' in chapter 'Communication Channels').
In your registration e-mail, please specify a contact and e-mail-address(es) to be used to communicate with your company on this matter.
Once this step is complete, we will provide you a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Please note that, due to the strictly confidential nature of the information involved, all participant parties must sign the NDA as a prerequisite to receive additional documents
Communication Protocol:
To maintain process integrity and efficiency, all inquiries must be submitted exclusively through the designated RFI communication channels listed below.
Please refrain from contacting TransnetBW staff, supporting Business Partners, or representatives - whether directly, indirectly, or via third-party intermediaries
Adhering to these guidelines ensures that all participants receive identical information simultaneously and prevents unnecessary administrative burden.
Please be advised that failure to comply with these communication rules may lead to disqualification from the process
Registration:
Interested parties wishing to participate in the RFI process are invited to contact us as follows:
Subject: "MSHIP RFI [ RFI NAME ] - REGISTRATION - [ Your Company Name ]"
Write to "MSHIP PBPS RFI Team"
E-Mail: mship-pbps-procurement@transnetbw.de
Format: inline Text or Attachments
Allowed file formats for attachments: PDF
Clarification Questions
Should you require clarification regarding the RFI's content or structure, please reach out via the following contact points. To facilitate a prompt and effective resolution, we kindly ask you to structure your questions as follows:
Subject: "MSHIP RFI [ RFI NAME ] - QUESTIONS - [ Your Company Name ]"
Write to "MSHIP IDP RFI Team"
E-Mail: mship-idp-procurement@transnetbw.de
Format: inline Text or Attachments
Allowed file formats for attachments: PDF, PNG, DOCX, XLSX
Submissions:
Please send your completed documents and responses to this according to the RFI schedules.
Subject: "MSHIP RFI [ RFI-Name ] - RESPONSE - [ Your Company Name ]"
E-Mail: mship-idp-procurement@transnetbw.de
Allowed file formats for attachments: PDF, PNG, DOCX, XLSX
4.5 Additional Informations (recommended)
DE
https://join-mship.de
https://www.transnetbw.de/de
https://www.transnetbw.de/de/mship
EN
https://join-mship.com
https://www.transnetbw.de/en
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PURPOSE
Description: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential providers and solutions that can meet the requirements of the MSHIP - IDP. The RFI is intended to provide an initial market overview and to evaluate possible technological approaches and their ability to integrate into the existing MSHIP architecture. The aim is not to commit to a specific system, an architecture or provider in advance. Openness to different approaches remains the main guiding principle. The information gathered will serve as a basis for future decisions and possible tenders. Participation in this market exploration will not result in any advantages or disadvantages for the participants as potential bidders in a future - not yet binding - tender procedure.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The MSHIP Program is an initiative by TransnetBW aimed at supporting Germany's energy transition by developing a sustainable, scalable, and efficient grid management system. It focuses on modularity, automation, and simplicity to enhance operational security and reduce costs. The architecture is based on a self- hosted, cloud-native platform specifically designed for secure and data-driven operations.
The MSHIP IDP (Industrial Data Processing) shall provide a central, standardized and decoupled process data connection to ensure loss-free, high-performance, and reliable process data transfer with standardized Remote Control Protocols (e.g. IEC 60870-5-101 and -104, TASE.2) and maximum resilience and security against failures and attacks (KRITIS). This functionality and quality level is required for the connection of the business processes (e.g. SCADA, Network Analysis, Load Frequency Control) with assets in the TransnetBW grid (substations, HVDC systems, etc.) as well as partner organizations (neighboured transmission system operators and distribution system operators, power plant operators, etc.).
Please join also if you can cover only a part of the described IDP components.
Costs:
The costs of responding to the request, as well as (in case) any presentations or other activities related to this request, such as familiarization with specific processes, procedures and methods of TransnetBW, will be borne by the respective provider. TransnetBW may commission and pay for any other formats that may be requested (e.g. workshops).
RFI Schedule:
- RFI Release: 2026-04-17
- Submission of signed NDA (Prerequisite and mandatory for RFI participation): 2026-05-04 - 09:00 CET
- Send-out of RFI documents (Only for participants who signed an NDA): 2026-05-05
- Deadline for Clarification Questions: 2026-05-19 - 09:00 CEST
- Submission Deadline for RFI Responses: 30 calendar days after receiving the RFI documents, but at the latest: 2026-06-04 - 09:00 CEST
Process:
Short summary of the process in advance
-Register via E-Mail -Receive an NDA to sign -Sign the NDA and send it to us -Get access to the strictly confidential information
Process in detail To participate in the RFI process interested parties are required to follow the following procedure. To gain access to further information and documentation, please register (follow section 'Registration' in chapter 'Communication Channels').
In your registration e-mail, please specify a contact and e-mail-address(es) to be used to communicate with your company on this matter.
Once this step is complete, we will provide you a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Please note that, due to the strictly confidential nature of the information involved, all participant parties must sign the NDA as a prerequisite to receive additional documents
Communication Protocol:
To maintain process integrity and efficiency, all inquiries must be submitted exclusively through the designated RFI communication channels listed below.
Please refrain from contacting TransnetBW staff, supporting Business Partners, or representatives - whether directly, indirectly, or via third-party intermediaries
Adhering to these guidelines ensures that all participants receive identical information simultaneously and prevents unnecessary administrative burden.
Please be advised that failure to comply with these communication rules may lead to disqualification from the process
Registration:
Interested parties wishing to participate in the RFI process are invited to contact us as follows:
Subject: "MSHIP RFI [ RFI NAME ] - REGISTRATION - [ Your Company Name ]"
Write to "MSHIP PBPS RFI Team"
E-Mail: mship-pbps-procurement@transnetbw.de
Format: inline Text or Attachments
Allowed file formats for attachments: PDF
Clarification Questions
Should you require clarification regarding the RFI's content or structure, please reach out via the following contact points. To facilitate a prompt and effective resolution, we kindly ask you to structure your questions as follows:
Subject: "MSHIP RFI [ RFI NAME ] - QUESTIONS - [ Your Company Name ]"
Write to "MSHIP IDP RFI Team"
E-Mail: mship-idp-procurement@transnetbw.de
Format: inline Text or Attachments
Allowed file formats for attachments: PDF, PNG, DOCX, XLSX
Submissions:
Please send your completed documents and responses to this according to the RFI schedules.
Subject: "MSHIP RFI [ RFI-Name ] - RESPONSE - [ Your Company Name ]"
E-Mail: mship-idp-procurement@transnetbw.de
Allowed file formats for attachments: PDF, PNG, DOCX, XLSX
4.5 Additional Informations (recommended)
DE
https://join-mship.de
https://www.transnetbw.de/de
https://www.transnetbw.de/de/mship
EN
https://join-mship.com
https://www.transnetbw.de/en
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