Petrobras has opened bids for the acquisition of technologies from IBM, Siemens and Huawei, among other software solutions used in its operations, according to information on procurement platform Petronect.
In the case of IBM, Petrobras intends to hire both perpetual licenses, under a subscription model, and software update services.
The channels-focused contract is broad and involves several IBM systems, such as Maximo Application Suite (MAS), a cloud-based platform for asset lifecycle management. MAS uses AI, advanced data analytics and Internet of Things (IoT) to manage and maintain critical infrastructure and equipment across various industries.
The tender also covers IBM Ilog Cplex, a data analysis solution which allows the development and implementation of Decision Optimization models using mathematical programming.
Other IBM solutions sought include the Sterling platform (supply chain), Storage Protect (data protection and backup), and Scale Spectrum (data and files access).
The bidding process has no reference budget. The tender is in the closed bidding format, with the winner being the one offering the lowest total value.
Technical details and requirements related to the process can be found on Petronect under the reference code (“opportunity”) 7004506059.
The deadline for submitting proposals is September 26.
Siemens
With regards to Siemens, the Brazilian company intends to contract PLC programming software updates.
These software are digital platforms, such as TIA Portal and the former Simatic Manager, used to configure, program and monitor Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), essential for the automation and control of industrial processes.
They allow engineers and technicians to create control programs using languages such as Ladder, defining how machines should interact with sensors and actuators to optimize industrial production.
The tender is on behalf of fuel transportation subsidiary Transpetro, and the deadline for submitting proposals is October 6. The bidding code is 7004507019.
Huawei
In the case of Huawei, the oil company is seeking software and services for the operation, maintenance, and support of optical transmission equipment.
Launched in July, the tender also includes technology from HMN (formerly Huawei Marine Networks), as well as the supply of new optical gear.
The deadline for bids submission is September 19.
HMN is the supplier of optical cables for a Petrobras submarine fiber project in the Campos Basin being carried out by Blue Marine Telecom.
More details about this bidding process can be found using code 7004480693 on Petronect.
Other procurements
In addition to these, Petrobras also has open processes for the acquisition of Spotfire software (opportunity 7004508326), and for a report management solution (7004461728), among others.
(The original version of this content was written in Portuguese)