What is a Lot?
A lot is a partial contract of a larger overall contract. Lot division enables smaller companies to bid on individual parts.
Purpose of Lot Division
- SME promotion: SMEs can win individual lots
- Competition: More bidders through smaller contract volumes
- Risk sharing: Authority distributes risk
Types of Lots
- Trade lots: By trades (e.g., electrical, plumbing, painting)
- Regional lots: By geographic areas
- Volume lots: By contract volume
Regulations
- Lot-by-lot award is the default (§ 97 para. 4 GWB)
- Exceptions only for economic or technical reasons
- Bidders can bid on multiple lots
- Award limitation possible (max. X lots per bidder)