Award of services for increased risk management of the City of Cologne for carnival celebrations 2026 to 2030
Original notice title
Germany – Event services – Vergabe von Leistungen zum erhöhten Risikomanagement der Stadt Köln für die Karnevalsfeiern 2026 bis 2030
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
70 / 100
Risk factors
Strict experience thresholds: bidder must have organized events with >15,000 visitors in 3 of the last 3 years, and pro...
Mandatory ISO 77200 certification. If not held, must obtain alternative proof via external audit, which may take time a...
Deep Portfolio Analysis
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- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 21.3M estimated value
- Framework procurement
- Services contract
- 1 lot
- Duration until Apr 2030
- Development of a security concept for carnival celebrations in Cologne
- Provision of qualified personnel for hazard prevention and crowd control
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The City of Cologne seeks a service provider for the development of a security concept and provision of personnel and material for hazard prevention during carnival celebrations from 2026 to 2030. The contract is for 1 year with three optional 1-year extensions (max 4 years). Award is based solely on price.
Risks
Strict experience thresholds: bidder must have organized events with >15,000 visitors in 3 of the last 3 years, and pro...
Mandatory ISO 77200 certification. If not held, must obtain alternative proof via external audit, which may take time a...
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- Experience in creating security concepts for events with >15,000 concurrent visitors (at least 2 different events in past 3 years)
- Experience as event organizer or deputy for >15,000 visitors in at least 3 years since 2023
Certifications
- ISO 77200 quality management certification for security services (or equivalent proof)
Requirements may be incomplete.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Buyer
Location
Köln, DEU
Website
Buyer profile
Identifier
07999
Activity
General public services
Lots (1)
LOT-0000
Award of services for increased risk management of the City of Cologne for carnival celebrations 2026 to 2030
Single lot for security concept development and implementation for carnival celebrations in Cologne for the 2026/2027 session (starting 11.11.2026) through to 2030, with option for three annual extensions. Framework agreement with maximum value of €21,252,150.
EUR 21.3M
Estimated value
Location
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Award details
Der Preis ist das einzige Zuschlagskriterium.
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Original lot title
Vergabe von Leistungen zum erhöhten Risikomanagement der Stadt Köln für die Karnevalsfeiern 2026 bis 2030
Original TED description
Im Auftrag des Amtes für öffentliche Ordnung der Stadt Köln werden Leistungen beginnend für die Eröffnung der Karnevalssession am 11.11.2026 sowie für den Straßenkarneval im Zeitraum vom 04.02.2027 (Weiberfastnacht) bis zum 09.02.2027 (Veilchendienstag) mit der Option der 3-maligen Verlängerung um jeweils 12 Monate mit einer maximalen Gesamtlaufzeit von 4 Jahren ausgeschrieben.
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 01 Jul 2026
- Languages
- German
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 455883-2026
Documents (2)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
70 / 100
Risk factors
Strict experience thresholds: bidder must have organized events with >15,000 visitors in 3 of the last 3 years, and pro...
Mandatory ISO 77200 certification. If not held, must obtain alternative proof via external audit, which may take time a...
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications