Präqualifizierungs-Registerverletzung – Ausschluss aus öffentlichen Ausschreibungen

Definition

Search result [1] emphasizes: 'Prequalification is mandatory...must have been successfully completed at the time of submission.' Timing is critical: PQ must be active ON BID SUBMISSION DATE. If certificate expires (tax clearance, insurance, business registration) before bid date, company is disqualified. A mid-sized firm typically derives 20–40% of revenue from public tenders (Kommunen, Länder, Deutsche Bahn, Bundesbau). If PQ lapses even for 30 days, the firm misses 3–5 tender cycles worth €100k–€400k in potential project values. Search result [3] notes: 'you will be notified by the prequalification body which certificates expire; you must submit these in good time' — but notification can arrive 60–90 days before expiry, and renewal processing takes 4–6 weeks, leaving a narrow window. If firm misses window, automatic disqualification occurs. Recovery requires re-application (4–12 weeks), during which firm cannot bid public work. Vergabekammer (e.g., Berlin, Bavaria regional tribunal) can issue penalties (€1,000–€5,000) if firm attempts to bid without valid PQ.

Why This Matters

This pain point represents a significant opportunity for B2B solutions targeting Nonresidential Building Construction.

Affected Stakeholders

Compliance Officer, Geschäftsführer (GmbH Principal), Finance / HR, Legal / Vergabe

Related Business Risks