What is an Opening Date?
The opening date (German: Öffnungstermin, Submissionstermin) is the designated time when bids submitted in a procurement procedure are opened. It marks the end of the submission period and the beginning of the evaluation phase.
Legal Framework
- Section 55 VgV: Bid opening above EU thresholds
- Section 14 VOB/A: Opening for construction procurement
- Section 40 UVgO: Opening below thresholds
Process for Construction (VOB/A)
A formal, partly public event: bids opened in order of receipt, bidder names and amounts read aloud, protocol created, and attending bidders may inspect the announced figures.
Process for Supplies/Services (VgV)
Less formal: no public attendance, four-eyes principle, documentation of receipt time and completeness, contents remain confidential.
Electronic Opening
Bids are encrypted until opening, decrypted by at least two persons, with automatic documentation and integrity protection through cryptographic methods.
How Patterno Helps
With Patterno, you keep track of all opening dates and submission deadlines. Our platform sends timely reminders so you never miss a deadline.