Vergabeverfahren zum Erwerb einer Neuen Zentrale der Deutschen Bundesbank

The contract timeline includes two possible scenarios for the contract award and handover:

Scenario 1: Without a second negotiation round

• Contract start date (Prospective Award of Contract): December 7, 2027
• Contract end date (Prospective latest handover date according to the purchase contract): Seven years after December 7, 2027, which would be December 7, 2034
• Total duration: Seven years

Scenario 2: With a second negotiation round

• Contract start date (Prospective Award of Contract): April 3, 2028
• Contract end date (Prospective latest handover date according to the purchase contract): Seven years after April 3, 2028, which would be April 3, 2035
• Total duration: Seven years

Key milestones mentioned within the awarding procedure (which precede the contract start) include:

• Bekanntmachung (Announcement): August 12, 2026
• Abgabe Teilnahmeanträge (Submission of applications for participation): October 5, 2026, 11 AM
• Aufforderung zur Abgabe der indikativen Erstangebote (Invitation to submit indicative initial offers): December 9, 2026
• Voraussichtliche Frist zur Abgabe der indikativen Erstangebote (Prospective deadline for indicative initial offers): April 1, 2027, 11 AM
• Voraussichtliche Verhandlungstermine / Präsentationstermine (Prospective negotiation/presentation dates): June 29, 2027
• Voraussichtliche Aufforderung zur Abgabe der verbindlichen Angebote (Prospective invitation to submit binding offers): July 19, 2027
• Voraussichtliche Frist zur Abgabe der verbindlichen Angebote (Prospective deadline for binding offers): August 27, 2027, 11 AM
• Optional: zweite Verhandlungsrunde (Optional: second negotiation round): November 5, 2027
• Optional: Aufforderung zweites verbindliches Angebot (Optional: invitation for a second binding offer): November 22, 2027
• Optional: Abgabe zweites verbindliches Angebot (Optional: submission of a second binding offer): December 16, 2027, 11 AM
• Beurkundung (Certification): December 7, 2027 (without second negotiation round) or April 3, 2028 (with second negotiation round)

The document also notes that the timetable represents an ideal process and potential delays or unforeseen events may lead to changes. Also, milestones can change during the awarding procedure, and a binding determination of deadlines for all milestones is planned during the negotiation process. The project's temporal schedule is based on the results of the awarding procedure and further planning and approval processes.

The core scope of work for this tender involves the acquisition of a turnkey property, including land, for the new headquarters of the Deutsche Bundesbank (BBk) at a fixed price. The project encompasses the planning, construction, or core renovation of a property that meets the BBk's functional requirements, followed by the transfer of ownership to the BBk. The primary objective is to consolidate 2,500 workplaces into a single integrated property that aligns with the Bundesbank's specific architectural and functional demands.

Key aspects of the Statement of Work and core deliverables include:

• Property Development: Delivery of a plot of land, along with the planning, construction, or core renovation of an existing building to create a functional and architecturally suitable ensemble. Both new construction and core renovation, or a combination thereof, are considered.
• Functional Requirements: Integration of various special functions such as differentiated conference and meeting facilities, comprehensive staff and executive catering, areas for vehicle fleet and logistics, and security control centers.
• Infrastructure: Provision of a minimum of 160 car parking spaces (15 accessible) and 420 bicycle parking spaces (375 standard, 20 visitors, 25 cargo bikes).
• Key Considerations: Integral consideration of functional requirements, security, sustainability, accessibility, and modern mobility infrastructure, including suitable parking and charging solutions.
• Security: Implementation of enhanced security measures, resilience, and operational capabilities, including a tiered security architecture up to highly secured areas, a 24/7 manned security control center, tiered access control systems, and perimeter protection with technical monitoring. These requirements exceed standard office building specifications.
• Seller's Deliverables (explicitly listed examples):
• IT cabling network and passive components, including distribution cabinets.
• WLAN network (passive components).
• Media technology cabling network (LAN and power), up to wall connections and provision for floor-to-desk cabling.
• Enhanced technical building equipment (TGA) for innovation, prototyping, and showcase rooms, including active components, monitors, and modern presentation technology.
• Intruder/panic alarm systems, including passive and active components, cabling, cameras, sensors, connection, and patching.
• Control room infrastructure, including passive components, cabling, distribution cabinets, a monitor wall, control room tables, patching, connection, and loose furniture.
• Time recording system with LAN and power cabling, passive components, active components, and card readers.
• Access control system with LAN and power cabling, passive components, active components, and card readers.
• Art in architecture (in coordination with BBk), including wall reinforcements and picture rails for "loose art".
• Permanently installed furniture such as tea kitchens, reception desks (foyer, conference center, executive area), and room dividers/benches for gastronomy.
• Interior landscaping, including "green" or planted walls in representative areas and permanently installed plantings.
• Bundesbank's Own Services (Eigenleistung BBk): Active components and patching for IT/WLAN, WLAN access points (active components including patching), "loose" art for executive floors and office areas, loose furniture, and loose plants.