What is a Contract Notice?
The Contract Notice (German: Bekanntmachung) is the official publication of a tender. It contains all essential information that potential bidders need.
Mandatory Contents
- Contracting authority: Name and contact details
- Subject of contract: What is being procured?
- Procedure type: Open, restricted, etc.
- Deadlines: Submission deadline, validity period
- Selection criteria: Requirements for bidders
- Award criteria: How bids are evaluated
Where are notices published?
- TED: EU-wide tenders above threshold
- Federal Gazette: National announcements
- State portals: Regional procurements
- Procurement platforms: DTVP, Vergabe24, etc.
Important for Bidders
The contract notice is legally binding. Pay special attention to:
- Submission deadlines (exclusion deadlines!)
- Required documents
- Participation requirements