Information on awarding public contracts

In public invitations to tender, public authorities state a specific need and invite potential providers to submit offers. Here you will find general information about the awarding of public contracts.

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Apply for a license to transport letter mail

If you want to transport letters commercially, you need a postal license. You can obtain this by applying to the Federal Network Agency for Electricity, Gas, Telecommunications, Post and Railway.

Price monitoring

Price law audits are intended to protect the public sector from excessive prices.

Reporting irregularities in connection with tendering procedures

If you set up a company in Germany, you must comply with certain regulations and requirements. Here you will find information on your rights and obligations, especially when participating in public tenders.

Request examination of the intended merger of two companies

Mergers between companies are reviewed by the Federal Cartel Office under certain conditions. The aim is to avoid disadvantages for competition. The Bundeskartellamt always...

Rules and procedures for public tenders

If you take part in a public tender, there are different rules, regulations, deadlines and threshold values that need to be observed depending on the procurement procedure.

Submit offers for public tenders online

If you set up a company in Germany, you must comply with certain regulations and requirements. Here you will find information on your rights and obligations, especially when participating in public tenders.

Submitting information on violations of antitrust law

If you have any indications of possible violations of antitrust law, you can submit them to the Bundeskartellamt as a submission or complaint.

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