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Government Contracts in Germany

Germany is the largest public procurement market in the EU, with federal, state (Länder), and municipal authorities issuing thousands of tenders annually. Key sectors include automotive, engineering, IT, defense, healthcare, and infrastructure. German procurement is known for its rigorous technical specifications and emphasis on quality.

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Top CPV categories

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Active Opportunities

Germany – Switching station installation work – Gebäudeautomation, Mess-, Steuer- und Regelungstechnik

Landeshauptstadt München, Baureferat

TEDCPV 45315700

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Germany – Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security – Management der Technischen Betriebsführung u. Instandhaltung sowie Unterstützungsleistungen Medizintechnik

Friedrich-Ebert-Krankenhaus Neumünster GmbH

TEDCPV 79000000

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Germany – Security services – Bewachung Sozialbürgerhaus in der Ridlerstraße 75

Landeshauptstadt München, Direktorium, Vergabestelle 1, SG 2

TEDCPV 79710000CPV 75000000

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Germany – Firefighting vehicles – Lieferleistung - Wechselladerfahrzeug mit Kran

Stadt Münster - Zentrale Rechtsdienstleistungen und Vergabemanagement

TEDCPV 34144210

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Germany – Landscaping work – Neubau der Straßenmeisterei Markdorf - Außenanlagenarbeiten

Landratsamt Bodenseekreis

TEDCPV 45112700

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Germany – Carpentry installation work – Zimmer- und Holzbauarbeiten_Zimmermanns- und Dachdeckerarbeiten

Land Berlin – Sondervermögen Immobilien des Landes Berlin (SILB) c/o BIM Berliner Immobilienmanagement GmbH

TEDCPV 45422000CPV 45261210CPV 45261410

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Germany – Ventilation installation work – Schirn Lüftungsinstallation

Stadt Frankfurt am Main - Amt für Bau und Immobilien

TEDCPV 45331210CPV 45320000

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Germany – Construction work – Umbau Alte Weberei zum KreativCampus - Los 02 Abbrucharbeiten

Stadt Finsterwalde

TEDCPV 45000000

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Germany – Firefighting vehicles – Beschaffung eines Hilfeleistungslöschgruppenfahrzeuges 10 (HLF 10) für die Freiwillige Feuerwehr Wallenborn der Verbandsgemeinde Daun

Verbandsgemeinde Daun

TEDCPV 34144210CPV 34144213

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Germany – Stage construction works – Sanierung Rathaus mit Kulturzentraum: Bühnenholz

Stadt Bocholt

TEDCPV 45237000CPV 45422100

€125K

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How EU Procurement Works in Germany

EU public procurement above certain thresholds must be published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the official journal of EU procurement. Tenders from Germany are published here alongside opportunities from all other EU member states.

EU procurement follows directives (2014/24/EU for public contracts, 2014/25/EU for utilities) that ensure fair competition across borders. Any business established in an EU/EEA member state can bid on tenders in Germany without discrimination.

Tenders are classified using CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes, which function similarly to NAICS codes in the US. Identifying your relevant CPV codes is essential for finding matching opportunities in Germany.

Procurement procedures in Germany include open procedures (anyone can bid), restricted procedures (pre-qualification required), competitive dialogue, and innovation partnerships. The procedure type is stated in the contract notice and determines how to submit your bid.

Language requirements vary — while TED notices include summaries in all EU languages, full tender documents from Germany are typically published in the national language. Translation of key documents may be required for international bidders.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find government contracts in Germany?
EU public contracts above certain thresholds from Germany are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) at ted.europa.eu. GovMatch monitors TED daily and automatically matches Germany opportunities to your business profile.
Can non-EU companies bid on contracts in Germany?
EU procurement is open to companies from EU/EEA member states. Companies from GPA (Government Procurement Agreement) signatory countries (including the US, Canada, Japan, and others) can also bid on many tenders. Some contracts may be restricted to EU-based firms for security or strategic reasons.
What are CPV codes and how do they relate to Germany tenders?
CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes classify the subject of EU procurement contracts. They function like NAICS codes in the US. Each TED notice from Germany includes CPV codes that describe the goods, services, or works being procured. Knowing your relevant CPV codes helps you find matching opportunities.
What is the minimum contract value for TED publication from Germany?
EU procurement directives set thresholds above which contracts must be published on TED. Current thresholds (updated biennially) are approximately €143,000 for central government supplies/services, €221,000 for sub-central authorities, and €5.5M for works contracts. Below these thresholds, contracts may be published nationally only.
How often are new tenders from Germany published on TED?
TED publishes new notices daily, including contract notices, prior information notices, and contract award notices from Germany. Publication volumes vary by country size and economic activity. GovMatch checks for new Germany opportunities daily.

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