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Communication technology

Kommunikationstechnik — original title

DEGermanyBELOW THRESHOLD — NOT ON TED

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  1. Deadline: 6 November — 5 days left. The source gives only the day, no time of day — on the portal the deadline is usually in the morning. Check the exact time there before you plan.
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Contract

TypeWorks
Estimated valuenot published — common for below-threshold procedures
Published8 Oct 2026
ProcedureÖffentliche Ausschreibung
Place of performance03048 Cottbus

Type of service

45 · Construction work
CPV 45314000

Clement What the numbers say about this buyer

  • The median procedure drew just one bid (41 procedures with a bid count); 63% ended with a single bidder. Sector: median 4 bids.n = 41
  • 50% of this buyer's awards went to companies that had already won here before (45 awards since 2019, spread over 23 companies). 50% went to new names.n = 45 awards since 2019
  • The award came in at a median 101% of the estimated value (5 awards with both estimate and value) — pricing at the estimate is usually about right here. Sector: 89%.n = 5
  • Across 22 procedures with structured selection criteria, this buyer most often required: Trade register enrolment (20 of 22), Professional register enrolment (18 of 22), Financial ratio required (14 of 22), References: supplies (11 of 22).n = 22
  • Not one of the 45 awards with a known winner country has gone to a foreign company so far. Sector average: 0%.n = 45

From this buyer's documented awards; comparison values from the same sector and country. Not a forecast, not legal advice. As of 01/11/2026.

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The input text concerns a German public works tender under VOB/A for the construction-related package “Kommunikationstechnik” at the Medizinische Universität Lausitz – Carl Thiem in Cottbus (Germany/Brandenburg). It aggregates several standard federal and Land Brandenburg tender forms (VHB-Bund, VHB-Bbg) and special contract conditions. The point of view is that of a German public contracting authority conducting an open procedure below the EU threshold, with specific references to German legislation (VOB/B, Brandenburgisches Vergabegesetz, Wettbewerbsregistergesetz, Infektionsschutzgesetz, Mindestlohngesetz). No other countries than Germany and the EU (as regulatory context) are substantively mentioned.

As background, the tender documentation defines the administrative framework of the procurement: an “Aufforderung zur Abgabe eines Angebots” (Form 211), an “Angebotsschreiben” (Form 213), a detailed Leistungsverzeichnis for communication technology (261008_LV_H7E1_Bibo_KOM), Besondere Vertragsbedingungen MUL–Bau, and various declarations required by Brandenburg procurement and labour regulations. The procurement is an öffentliche Ausschreibung with an Angebotsfrist ending 06.11.2026 at 12:00 and a Bindefrist until 21.12.2026. Communication with bidders must occur via the Vergabemarktplatz Brandenburg (VMPConnector).

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Regarding what the bidder must submit and minimum qualification requirements, the input text lists in detail the forms and proofs to be filed. Such as: the fully completed Angebotsschreiben (213), the Verzeichnis vorzulegender Unterlagen (216) items, and price-calculation forms VVB 221 and 222, as well as (on demand) VVB 223 for the Aufgliederung der Einheitspreise. Bidders must also provide the Eigenerklärung Ausschlussgründe (Form 4.1), the Erklärung Informationen/Unternehmensdaten zum Bieter, the Brandenburgisches Vergabegesetz-Vereinbarung für Auftragnehmer (Form 5.3) and, where relevant, für Nachunternehmer/Verleiher (Form 5.4), the Erklärung zum Infektionsschutzgesetz Unternehmen und Personen, and the Sonderformular Russland-Embargo. If subcontracting/eignungsleihe or Bietergemeinschaften are planned, additional forms (VVB 233, 234, 235, 4.3, 4.4) are required. As minimum qualification proofs of economic/financial capacity, bidders must submit evidence of Betriebshaftpflichtversicherung (at least 1,000,000 EUR for personal injury and 200,000 EUR for property/bearbeitungsschäden) and current Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigungen from Berufsgenossenschaft, Sozialversicherungsträger and, on request, Finanzamt. A Handelsregisterauszug or equivalent professional registration proof must be provided on request; these and some other declarations need not be re-submitted if already filed in the same calendar year or within a six‑month window, as specified.

Concerning the scope of the contract (what, how much, where, when), the tender is for “Baumaßnahme Kommunikationstechnik” at the campus of the Medizinische Universität Lausitz – Carl Thiem, Thiemstraße 111, 03048 Cottbus; the detailed technical scope and quantities are contained in the Leistungsverzeichnis 261008_LV_H7E1_Bibo_KOM (not fully reproduced, but referenced), and in object plans and technical annexes (e.g. betriebs­technische Bestimmungen, Baustellenordnung, Kranerrichtung, Schachterlaubnis). Such as: all construction-related communication technology services including installation, materials, and related documentation obligations. The Besondere Vertragsbedingungen define Ausführungsfristen: work is to begin on 07.12.2026 (or according to a Bauzeitenplan or alternative date triggers) and to be completed (abnahmereif) by 28.05.2026, although this date appears contradictory (chronologically before the start date), indicating a likely typographical inconsistency within the documents. Place of performance is the named project site; the contract also covers formal Abnahme procedures and detailed requirements for invoices, measurement and documentation.

Award criteria and weighting are described succinctly. Such as: the Zuschlagskriterium is primarily “Preis”, determined from a “Wertungssumme” based on recalculated offer sums, considering discounts, any Erstattungsbetrag from the Lohngleitklausel, and Instandhaltungsangebote. The documentation also alludes to “Mehrere Zuschlagskriterien gemäß Formblatt Zuschlagskriterien”, but that specific form is not included in the excerpt; hence, in the visible text, price is the decisive criterion, with potential formal secondary criteria referenced but not specified. The Frauenförderverordnung form (4.5) indicates that, if a bidder claims preferential treatment under that scheme, and its offer is economically equal or within 20% above the best price, it may receive priority or the right to match the economic best offer, introducing a possible qualitative equity-related tie‑break criterion.

On risks and special conditions, the Besondere Vertragsbedingungen and various annexes impose significant obligations. Such as: contractual penalties (Vertragsstrafen) of 0.1% of the Auftragssumme per delayed working day, capped at 5% of the Gesamtabrechnungssumme, for exceeding contractual deadlines. Additional contractual penalties up to 1% of the Auftragssumme per case (max. 5% and 250,000 EUR) apply for violations of Brandenburgisches Vergabegesetz obligations (minimum wage, Entsendegesetz), Infektionsschutzgesetz requirements, and related control/duldung duties; similar penalty structures extend to Nachunternehmer and Verleiher through mandatory back-to-back agreements. The Angebotsschreiben contains a clause on a pauschaler Schadensersatz of 15% of the Bruttoabrechnungssumme if the bidder engages in anti-competitive collusive arrangements, unless a lower damage is proven. Security for contract performance (Vertragserfüllungsbürgschaft) of 5% of the Auftragssumme is required if the net contract value is at least 20,000 EUR, and may be enforced by withholding payments if not provided within 18 working days. Additional provisions govern Abschlags- und Vorauszahlungsbürgschaften, Bauleistungsversicherung cost-sharing (about 1.12‰ of total billing), and a flat 0.25% deduction on all invoices for media consumption (water, power), plus a possible 15% tax withholding on gross payments under the Bauabzugssteuer if no Freistellungsbescheinigung is presented. Regarding subcontracting, bidders must list all Nachunternehmerleistungen, obtain and file corresponding Vergabegesetz/Infektionsschutz- and Russia‑Embargo declarations from subcontractors, and ensure that any NU with a Sperre is replaced. The validity period of offers (Bindefrist) runs until 21.12.2026; questions are to be addressed via the electronic platform, and site visits are possible with two working days’ notice to the dedicated email.

As to contradictions or corrections, the text shows a few internal tensions. Such as: Form 216 and the Aufforderung 211 both require specific documents “mit dem Angebot” and “auf gesondertes Verlangen”; where the same document appears in both contexts (e.g. VVB 223), the more specific statement in section 3.1 (“mit dem Angebot einzureichen”) seems to prevail over the generic categorization in the attachment list, but in the excerpt VVB 223 is explicitly assigned to category D “auf gesondertes Verlangen”, making clear it is only required upon request despite a wording ambiguity in one place. Another noticeable inconsistency is the Ausführungsfristen in the Besondere Vertragsbedingungen: the start date 07.12.2026 and completion date 28.05.2026 are chronologically reversed; given the tender date (October 2026) and Bindefrist (December 2026), the logical interpretation is that one of these dates is erroneous, but the documents do not state which correction applies, so a bidder should ask the contracting authority via VMPConnector for clarification. In general, when multiple forms or sections give overlapping rules, the specialized Besondere Vertragsbedingungen and the specific form instructions (e.g. Form 216 for submission requirements, Form 213 for offer content) prevail over generic references; ambiguous or conflicting timelines and categories must be resolved by formal Q&A before bid submission.

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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.

CompanyAwardsPeriod
iproplan Planungsgesellschaft mbH42026
Olympus Deutschland GmbH · Hamburg42026
Planungsgruppe M+M AG32026
Stadtwerke Cottbus GmbH · Cottbus32025
Systema Gesellschaft für angewandte Datentechnik mbH · Potsdam32025
From the recorded awards · regular winners know this buyer's requirements — that is your competition.

How often this buyer tenders this kind of work

28
2025
12
2026
40 procedures in this category since 2019. Public procurement repeats itself — those who know the rhythm prepare instead of reacting.
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Deadline — Friday 6 November

Tactics

When contracts were awarded in this country and sector, usually about 3 bids came in. A normal field for this market. (Based on 230,099 completed awards — not a statement about this procedure.)

This procedure allows 30 days between publication and deadline — typical in this country is 32 (median of 20,496 procedures). A normal window for this market.

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.

Measured from linked award data; foreign winners bidding through a local subsidiary count as domestic — the true share is higher.

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