A short introduction
Companies can search for tenders using the "Bekanntmachungen" module of the "Vergabemarktplatz." The 20 most recent publications can be found on the start page.
There are various ways to find fitting public tenders published on the "Vergabemarktplatz." Companies can either browse through the various categories, use a quick key word search or an advanced search functionality. The latter enables the user to filter all publications by type, location and other specifics.
The easiest way to find interesting tenders for your company is to use the "Benachrichtigungsdienst" (information service). After defining a personalized "Suchprofil" (search profile), the user can choose to be informed about new publications via e-mail. In case of publications matching the companies search criteria, these e-mails are automatically sent by the "Vergabemarktplatz" on a daily basis.
The search profiles used for this service also help to easily identify publications after logging in to the "Vergabemarktplatz" as the most recent publications fitting the companies criteria are displayed on the starting page. And to get the most out of this feature, users are enabled to define a limitless number of search profiles, ensuring an easy research of new publications.
After finding an interesting tender, the company can grant access for the tendering authority to all further data ("Freischaltungsantrag"). The tenders are handled in so called "Projekträumen" (project spaces) where tender files can be downloaded, companies can communicate with the authorities or even submit electronic offers.
In addition to public tenders, public authorities can also invite suitable companies to take part in restricted procedures ("Einladung"). After accepting an invitation, the procedure within the project spaces does not deviate from the handling of public tenders.
Having access to a project space does not place any obligation upon the company to actively take part in the tendering process. In case a company wants to submit an offer, it can use the free of charge "Bietertool."
By the way: Menu items are referred to as modules in the "Vergabemarktplatz."