What is eVergabe?
eVergabe (electronic procurement) refers to the digital processing of public tenders. The term is often used as a collective term for various e-procurement platforms.
Background
Since 2018, electronic procurement has been mandatory for contracts above EU thresholds in Germany. Many contracting authorities have extended this requirement to all procurement procedures.
Well-known eVergabe Platforms
- DTVP (German Tender Portal)
- Vergabe24
- Staatsanzeiger eServices
- Subreport ELVIS
- Vergabe.NRW
- And many more...
Benefits of eVergabe
- Legal certainty: Verifiable delivery and deadlines
- Efficiency: Faster processing without paper
- Transparency: All steps documented
- Cost savings: Less postage and printing
Challenge for Bidders
The multitude of platforms makes it difficult for bidders to find all relevant tenders. Each platform has its own login credentials, interfaces, and search functions.