Tender procedure for the acquisition of a new headquarters for the Deutsche Bundesbank

The Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentralbereich Beschaffungen in Germany from Europe region has released this tender for The Deutsche Bundesbank (hereinafter also referred to as "Bundesbank" or "client") is the central bank of the Federal Republic of Germany. It has constitutional status as a federal legal entity under public law and is an integral part of the European System of Central Banks. Its primary objective is to ensure price stability, it manages the currency reserves, ensures the smooth processing of domestic and international payments, and contributes to the stability of payment and clearing systems. Its headquarters are located in Frankfurt am Main and represent the fulfillment of these core statutory tasks as well as the public perception of the institution. With the end of the lease term of its current headquarters and its interim accommodation in rented premises, the Bundesbank requires the acquisition of a modern, prestigious, and future-proof property for its future headquarters. The acquisition of this property, based on a land purchase agreement with a construction obligation (developer contract with a fixed-price payment at the end of the term) (also referred to as the "purchase agreement"), is the subject of this tender procedure. The land purchase agreement requires notarization. It is currently planned that the contract award and the notarization will take place in close temporal proximity. The draft land purchase agreement will be provided by the Bundesbank to the bidders selected in the prequalification process as a basis for negotiation. The objective of the procurement is to consolidate the headquarters' workplaces in a single property and to implement the requirements and functions described in the tender documents in a complex that architecturally and functionally meets the Bundesbank's specific requirements. As it currently stands, the Bundesbank's requirements are to be implemented in a cohesive building complex. These requirements can be modified during the negotiation process. The property is to integrate areas for various special functions. These currently include, for example, a diverse range of conference and meeting facilities, comprehensive staff catering (including executive dining), areas for vehicle maintenance and logistics, and security control centers. It is possible that special functions may be eliminated, modified, or added during the negotiation process. To meet the requirements, both new construction and a complete renovation of an existing building, or a combination of both, are being considered. According to current plans, acceptance and handover of the property, completed according to the contract, by the Bundesbank must take place no later than seven years after the contract award (milestone).The deadlines and milestones may change during the course of the tendering process. A binding determination of the deadlines for all milestones is planned during the negotiation process. According to Section 2, Paragraph 2 of the German Federal Bank Act, the Federal Bank is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. The selection area, in which the property in question must be located, is the city of Frankfurt am Main, with the security-related exception of the airport area and the nearby Gateway Gardens (cadastral district 0518). The selection area is defined in the document "Selection Area" (Appendix 1) and must be strictly adhered to when choosing the site. In case of discrepancies between the description in the other tender documents and Appendix 1 regarding the selection area, Appendix 1 takes precedence. Offering plots of land and/or properties that are located wholly or partially outside the selection area will result in the mandatory exclusion of the application. The property must be constructed on a plot of land within the selection area. If awarded the contract, the contractor must have legally secure access to this land for the performance of the tendered services, in accordance with the tender documents. The contractor must also transfer ownership of the land to the Bundesbank, free of any encumbrances not assumed by the Bundesbank, in accordance with the tender documents, in particular the land purchase agreement and its annexes. The land purchase agreement and the land requirements are subject to contract negotiations during the negotiation phase and may still be subject to change. Applicants/bidders must submit declarations regarding the land in accordance with the tender documents. These declarations will provide increasingly specific details, depending on the stage of the process, as to whether the offered land meets the Bundesbank's requirements. The specific documents to be submitted with the application are detailed in the checklist provided with the tender documents. The property, including the building yet to be constructed or renovated, must meet the requirements of the Bundesbank (German Federal Bank), as detailed in the tender documents, particularly the Functional Performance Specification, the space and functional program, and the specific equipment and usage requirements. These documents form part of the tender documents, which are provided exclusively to bidders invited to submit a bid. Amendments or clarifications to the requirements are possible during the negotiation process. To enable applicants to assess whether they can meet the requirements—possibly with consortium partners, subcontractors, and/or qualification providers—an Informative Performance Specification is included with the tender documents for the prequalification phase.This document lists selected key requirements of the client. with tender notice no. 687161-2026 published on 07 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 27 Nov 2026. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Office block construction work. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 15305637.