What is Bidder Information?
Bidder information (German: Bieterauskunft) encompasses all supplementary information, clarifications, and corrections that the contracting authority publishes during a procurement procedure.
Legal Framework
- Section 97(1) GWB: Transparency principle
- Section 97(2) GWB: Equal treatment principle
- Section 29 VgV: Provision of tender documents
Typical Contents
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Clarification | Explanation of unclear passages | Specifying technical requirements |
| Correction | Rectification of errors | Correcting a quantity in the BoQ |
| Supplement | Additional information | Further specifications |
| Deadline change | Modification of dates | Extension of submission deadline |
Process
- Bidder submits a question via procurement platform
- Authority reviews and anonymizes the question
- Authority formulates a clear answer
- Answer is published to all bidders
Binding Effect
Clarifications are binding. Corrections modify tender documents and must be observed. In case of contradictions, the more recent version prevails.
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