Germany – Telephone and data transmission services – Vergabe von Netzpacht- und Netzbetriebsverträgen zum Betrieb eines gigabitfähigen Breitbandnetzes im Ortenaukreis (Phase 3) im Rahmen des sog. Betreibermodell

This tender is for the award of network lease and operation contracts for a gigabit-capable broadband network in the Ortenaukreis (Phase 3) under an operator model (Betreibermodell). The contract covers the operation of a passive NGA network to be built, with a minimum symmetrical data rate of 1 Gbit/s for underserved addresses. The procedure is a negotiation with prior call for competition, divided into 4 lots (Ottenhöfen, Fischerbach, Steinach, Hofstetten). The estimated value is not provided. Eligibility criteria are extensive, requiring trade register extract, telecom registration, turnover, liability insurance (€5M/5M/1M), 3 references (FTTB, ≥100 active customers, funded, at least one under Betreibermodell), technical/personnel resources, 24/7 NOC, and key staff with 5 years experience. Award criteria are not specified. The submission deadline is 2026-07-06 12:00. The contract duration is 84 months, with a potential extension to 31.12.2040. The buyer is Breitband Ortenau GmbH & Co. KG.