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Specialized deep construction, sewer and pressure pipeline work including earthwork (26-63243)
Spezialtiefbau, Kanal- und Druckrohrleitungsarbeiten incl. Erdbau (26-63243) — original title
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- Deadline: 5 November — 5 days left. The source says 00:00 on the following day, i.e. midnight at the end of this day. That is why we show this day — as in the search and the morning edition.
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- Collect your evidence — the eligibility requirements are listed on this page; for many of them the analysis explains how to obtain them.
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Vergabeunterlagen Spezialtiefbau – Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg (VOB/A EU)
The input text concerns an EU open procedure for construction works (VOB/A, Abschnitt 2) in Germany, specifically for the Land Baden‑Württemberg.
It bundles several standard VHB forms and special contractual conditions for a complex construction project at the Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg.
The perspective is clearly that of a German public contracting authority applying EU procurement law; the text also references EU law (e.g. sanctions against Russia related to the war in Ukraine) and thus the European Union.
Russia and Ukraine are mentioned only in the context of EU sanctions; otherwise, the materials are German national forms and conditions.
The documents set out, among others, the “Aufforderung zur Abgabe eines Angebots” (Form 211 EU), the “Teilnahmebedingungen EU” (Form 212 EU), the “Verzeichnis der im Vergabeverfahren vorzulegenden Unterlagen” (Form 216), the “Eigenerklärung zur Eignung” (Form 124), “Besondere Vertragsbedingungen” (Form 214) and further attachments on data processing (244), waste (241), sanctions (Russia, Art. 5k), and land‑specific tariff and minimum wage rules (LTMG).
Together, they define how bidders must prepare and submit their offers, which proof of suitability is required, how the award decision is made, and which contractual risks and obligations apply in performance.
Regarding what the bidder must submit and minimum qualification requirements, the input text specifies that, such as: the offer must be in German using the provided VHB forms and the long-form Leistungsverzeichnis.
With the bid, bidders must submit at least: the Angebotsschreiben (Form 213), priced Leistungsverzeichnis, price breakdown on Form 221 or 222, the Eigenerklärung zur Eignung or a Uniform European Self-Declaration (EEE) if not prequalified, the Eigenerklärung Russland-Sanktionen, and, where applicable, forms for bidder consortia (234), use of other firms/capacities (235), Nachunternehmerleistungen (233), wood products (248), Lohngleitklausel offer (224), Stoffpreisgleitklausel (225a), and Instandhaltung contracts.
Bidders may alternatively indicate a PQ number to prove suitability instead of full individual evidence; otherwise, turnover in the last three financial years for comparable works, and declarations on comparable references in the last five years are required, with detailed reference certificates to be supplied on request (contact person, volume, type of work, quantities, staffing, etc.).
On request, supporting certificates must be provided, such as tax and social security clearance certificates, proof of registration (Handelsregister, Handwerksrolle/IHK), insolvency status, Gewerbezentralregister extract (≥30,000 EUR), social fund confirmations, and an Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung of the Berufsgenossenschaft including wage sums.
Membership in a Berufsgenossenschaft must be declared.
If other companies’ capacities are used, a Verpflichtungserklärung (Form 236) and joint liability for financial capacity in case of Eignungsleihe are required.
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Concerning the scope of the contract (what, how much, where, when), the project is described as “Heidelberg, Universitätsklinikum, Sanierung Kopfklinik, 1. Bauabschnitt, Nuklearmedizinische Abklinganlage u. Radioonkologische Strahlentherapie (NUK‑RADO)” with the performance “Spezialtiefbau, Kanal- und Druckrohrleitungsarbeiten incl. Erdbau” at Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120 Heidelberg.
Quantities are contained in the Leistungsverzeichnis (not reproduced here), but the text highlights specific sub-works where alternative offers are allowed, such as Titel 08.05 Verbau Typ 1 (Großbohrpfähle Lichthof), Titel 08.10 Verbau Typ 2 (Trägerbohlverbau Neubau), Titel 08.07 Verbau Typ 4 (Großbohrpfähle neben Kanal).
The time frame is defined: bid submission deadline is 02.11.2026, binding period until 14.01.2027; contractual start of execution is fixed for 29.01.2027, completion (abnahmereif) by 06.04.2028, and these are expressly designated as Vertragsfristen under § 5 VOB/B.
The contractor must prepare a Baufristenplan (bar chart schedule) within 10 working days after award to show compliance and update it as needed; weekly site meetings with a suitable representative are mandatory.
The place of performance is clearly Heidelberg, Germany, with utilities (water and energy) paid directly by the client and thus not to be priced in the unit rates.
Electronic invoicing via XRechnung to the central BW portal is required, and payment deadlines are aligned with § 16 VOB/B but prolonged to 60 days for final payment.
On award criteria and weighting, the text indicates that, such as: the principal award criterion is “Preis”, with the award price derived from the “Wertungssumme” of the offer.
The Wertungssumme includes the recalculated tender sum, considering unconditional discounts, effects of the Lohngleitklausel (wage escalation clause) and any offered maintenance services.
Although the main form ticks “Zuschlagskriterium Preis”, it also notes “Mehrere Zuschlagskriterien gemäß beiliegende Anlage zu 211 EU Gewichtung der Zuschlagskriterien”; thus, a separate form 227 (Zuschlagskriterien) is referenced, but its detailed content is not included in the input.
A special preference rule applies for “Werkstätten für Behinderte”: a 15% bonus is factored into the Wertungssumme, and if such an offer is “ebenso wirtschaftlich” as another, the award goes to the workshop for disabled persons; proof of this status must be submitted with the bid.
Side offers (Nebenangebote) are allowed but only for the named sub-areas and must meet minimum requirements as per form 226; they must be fully described, broken down into quantities and unit prices, and satisfy all technical and functional requirements, failing which they are excluded from evaluation.
Regarding risks and special conditions (penalties, guarantees, subcontracting, validity period, question deadline, site visit), the documents specify several contractual risk points and procedural obligations.
The binding period for offers runs until 14.01.2027.
The procedure is an “offenes Verfahren”; communication is predominantly electronic via a Vergabeplattform; electronic submission requires the bidder to be identifiable and, where indicated, to use advanced or qualified signatures/seals.
The participation conditions emphasize the prohibition of collusion and anti-competitive arrangements, ban “Mischkalkulation” (shifting prices between items) with exclusion as a sanction, and restrict price rebates to unconditional percentage discounts noted at the designated place in the offer.
Questions/unclarities must be reported to the awarding authority “unverzüglich” and before bid submission in text form; no explicit calendar cutoff date is stated beyond the general obligation.
On subcontracting and Eignungsleihe, the bidder must list all planned Nachunternehmer and other firms’ capacities in the bid using the forms provided; he must prove, on request, their suitability or PQ status; and in case of financial capacity borrowing, there is joint liability.
There are also obligations under the Baden‑Württemberg LTMG (tariff and minimum wage law) requiring the main contractor to ensure that own staff and subcontractors comply with minimum wage or applicable tariffs, and to carefully select and monitor subcontractors and labour leasing firms.
Further, the “Besondere Vertragsbedingungen” stipulate, such as: contractual penalties (Vertragsstrafen) under § 11 VOB/B are applicable if contractual deadlines are exceeded, with a daily penalty keyed either to an absolute value or a percentage of the contract sum; the total penalty is capped at 5% of the net contract sum, with penalties for missed intermediate deadlines credited against the penalty for delay in overall completion.
Security for contract performance is required if the contract sum is at least 250,000 EUR net: 5% of the contract sum (including VAT, excluding variations), typically by bank guarantee using the authority’s standard forms.
For defects, a security of 3% of the sum of progress payments at acceptance is required.
Data exchange for tenders and billing follows GAEB DA XML and electronic construction billing standards, with the written version prevailing over data files in case of discrepancy.
Waste-handling obligations under form 241 require the contractor, if offering alternative disposal routes, to prove that facilities are authorized and costs are correctly priced; the contractor becomes the waste generator and must comply with the Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz, Nachweisverordnung and separation/record requirements.
The data protection information sheet clarifies that personal data of bidders and contact persons is collected and processed under LDSG and DSGVO, and that, in specific contexts (minimum wage, anti‑illegal work, safety‑relevant facilities), criminal record information or reliability checks may be required by law.
The Teilnahmebedingungen EU state that, where there is a discrepancy between the self‑made short form of the Leistungsverzeichnis and the long form provided by the contracting authority, the long form is binding.
The data processing form 244 clarifies that, where there are differences between electronic data exchange files and the written tender or billing documents, the written version applies, and any substantive deviations must be marked by the contractor in the written version.
In terms of side offers, form 211 at section 6 and form 226 consistently state that Nebenangebote are permitted only for the specific titles 08.05, 08.10 and 08.07 and only in connection with a main offer; there is no conflicting provision elsewhere.
The requirements on evidence of suitability are consistent: either PQ number or Eigenerklärung/EEE with subsequent proof on request; if the bid reaches the short list (“engere Wahl”), the self‑declarations must be confirmed by official certificates within a set deadline, failing which the offer is excluded.
Thus, where multiple documents touch the same topic, more specific provisions (e.g. special conditions in 214, clarifications in 244 and 241, side-offer rules in 226) refine rather than contradict the general VOB/A and VHB standard rules.
Only the contracting authority's tender documents are binding. As of: 21/10/2026
Who has won at this buyer so far
Across all contract types of this buyer — not just this sector. A city buys software and fire engines through the same purchasing office.
| Company | Awards | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Trockenbau München GmbH · Puchheim | 3 | 2006–2010 |
| Lindner AG · Arnstorf | 3 | 2008–2013 |
| Lauer Industrieservice GmbH · Seeheim-Jugenheim | 2 | 2007–2010 |
| Gottschild Automatisierungstechnik GmbH · Hofbieber | 2 | 2009–2010 |
| Proklima GmbH | 2 | 2007–2008 |
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Tactics
When this buyer has awarded in this sector, there was usually a single bid in the end. A solid bid has a real chance here. (Based on 87 completed awards — not a statement about this procedure.)
This procedure allows 41 days between publication and deadline — typical in this country is 32 (median of 20,071 procedures). Much more generous than usual — time for a thorough bid rather than a quick one.
Foreign bidders
In Germany · Construction work, 687 contracts went to foreign companies over the last 3 years (of 244,229 recorded awards) — mostly from Austria, France, Poland.
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