What is Vergabe Saarland?
Vergabe Saarland is the official electronic procurement platform of the Saarland region. It serves as the central hub for publishing and digitally processing public tenders in Germany's smallest territorial state.
Saarland as a Procurement Region
Though Saarland is Germany's smallest state by area with about one million inhabitants, it has a diversified economy with strengths in automotive supply, steel, IT, and healthcare. Public procurement therefore covers a wide range of contract types.
Key Features
- Tender search: Central search across all published procurement procedures
- Electronic bid submission: Legally compliant digital bid transmission
- Document download: Access to all relevant documents and specifications
- Bidder communication: Questions and answers between bidders and authorities
- Registration: Free registration for interested companies
Limitations
Due to Saarland's size, tender volume is naturally lower than in larger federal states. Additionally, not all Saarland contracting authorities use the platform – some publish tenders on nationwide portals like DTVP or Subreport ELVIS.
Tip for Bidders
Companies active in Saarland should also monitor nationwide portals. Many Saarland authorities publish larger contracts on DTVP or in the EU Official Journal (TED) as well.