Germany – Telephone and data transmission services – Vergabe von Netzpacht- und Netzbetriebsverträgen zum Betrieb eines gigabitfähigen Breitbandnetzes im Ortenaukreis (Phase 4) im Rahmen des sog. Betreibermodell

This tender by Breitband Ortenau GmbH & Co. KG (BOKG) seeks network lease and operation contracts for a gigabit-capable broadband network in Ortenaukreis (Phase 4). The contract covers 21 municipalities divided into 5 clusters (lots). It is a service concession with a 7-year initial term, extendable to end-2040. The procedure is a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition (Teilnahmewettbewerb). No estimated value is provided. Key requirements include electronic submission in German, deadline 06 July 2026, and strict eligibility criteria (register extract, TKG registration, turnover, liability insurance, at least 3 FTTB references with one from federal Betreibermodell, technical equipment, staff qualifications, NOC, 24/7 support). Award criteria are not disclosed. Procurement documents are available but not analyzed.