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Germany
eVergabe, VOB/VOL, Mittelstand-friendly rules.
What wins points
Demonstrating correct threshold assessment (Article 4) and a complete ESPD (Article 59) shows compliance and can earn evaluator points for procedural diligence.
What gets bids disqualified
Missing or incorrect ESPD fields or mis‑assessing the EU threshold leads to immediate disqualification under Article 57.
Evaluator's view
First check that the estimated contract value is compared against both EU and German national thresholds; then verify all mandatory ESPD entries are present.
Germany
What this is
A brief overview of German public procurement rules as they relate to EU Directive 2014/24/EU. It explains the national implementation framework contractors need to follow when bidding for contracts in Germany.
When you need it
Use this guidance during the pre‑tender stage and throughout the procedural phases (selection, award) of any German public contract covered by the EU procurement rules.
How to fill it in
- Identify the contract’s estimated value.
- Check whether the threshold under Article 4 of Directive 2014/24/EU applies; if the value is below the national threshold, the full EU procedural regime may not apply – consult the German VgV thresholds (currently €5 million for supplies/services, €10 million for works) and note the applicable one.
- Confirm that the contracting authority has published a contract notice in the Bundesanzeiger or TED as required.
- Complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) according to Article 59, ensuring all mandatory fields (tax ID, bank account, references) are entered.
- Gather supporting evidence of economic and financial standing per national requirements (e.g., German commercial register extracts), referencing the tender documents for any specific forms.
Template
[Contract Title]
[Reference number]
[Estimated value]: €____ (compare with national threshold)
[Threshold assessment]: □ Below EU threshold (Art 4) – apply VgV rules
□ Above EU threshold – full EU procedure applies
[ESPD completed]: Yes / No – if No, list missing fields:
- Tax ID: __
- Bank account: __
- References: __
[Financial standing evidence attached]: Yes / No – attach commercial register extract, bank statements, etc.
[Submission deadline]: __ (ensure submission before portal cut‑off)
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