Germany Awards €1.09 Million A36 Motorway Traffic Management Contract to AVS Verkehrssicherung
21 Jan 2026
IntroductionGermany’s federal motorway authority, Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes - NL Ost, has awarded a €1.09 million public works contract for traffic management services linked to the refurbishment of the A36 motorway. The contract award was finalised on 16 January 2026 and published on 19 January 2026, reinforcing ongoing federal investment in road safety and infrastructure modernisation.Contract DetailsThe awarded tender, titled “A36_38,0-50,6_Los 1.7_Verkehrsführung,” relates to traffic control and safety during the comprehensive carriageway renewal on the A36 between kilometres 38.0 and 50.6. The contract has an estimated value of €1,085,576.69 and is classified as a works contract under CPV codes 45233110, 45233124, and 45233221.The scope includes the installation of transportable protective barriers, temporary lane arrangements, and extensive road markings across multiple construction phases. Traffic flow will be maintained through 1+1 and 2+0 traffic configurations, supported by long-term traffic safety measures spanning more than 350 days, including detour management as well as setup and dismantling operations.Entities InvolvedProcuring Authority: Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes - NL Ost, Halle (Saale)Winning Contractor: AVS Verkehrssicherung GmbH, LeverkusenCountry: GermanyProject SignificanceTraffic management is a critical success factor in large-scale motorway rehabilitation. This contract ensures safe traffic flow, worker protection, and reduced congestion during construction on a key regional transport corridor. The award highlights Germany’s continued commitment to high safety standards and efficient execution in federal road projects.Winning Company ProfileAVS Verkehrssicherung GmbH is a specialised German provider of temporary traffic guidance systems, construction site safety, and road traffic security services. The company has extensive experience supporting complex motorway and federal road projects across Germany, particularly in long-duration, multi-phase construction environments.ConclusionWith this contract award, AVS Verkehrssicherung is set to play a central role in maintaining traffic safety during the A36 upgrade works. As Germany advances its motorway renewal programme, such awarded tenders underline the strategic importance of professional traffic management in delivering resilient and user-focused transport infrastructure.Tags#GermanyTender #PublicProcurement #ContractAward #AwardedTenders #GovernmentContracts #AutobahnGmbH #A36Motorway #TrafficManagement #RoadConstruction #InfrastructureProjects #PublicWorksGermany #TransportInfrastructure #ProcurementNewsGermany
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Germany Awards €1.21 Million Technical Building Services Contract for Nette Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
21 Jan 2026
Germany has recorded a new public infrastructure contract award in the water and wastewater sector. The Niersverband, a regional water management authority based in North Rhine-Westphalia, has awarded a contract for technical building services as part of the expansion of the Nette wastewater treatment plant. The contract has been secured by Berns Gebäudetechnik GmbH & Co. KG with an estimated value of EUR 1.21 million. The award was published through a Contract Award Notice dated 16 January 2026 and released on 19 January 2026. The project is located in Viersen and forms part of ongoing investments to modernize and expand wastewater treatment capacity in the region. Contract Details The contract is classified as a public works procurement under internal reference number 100.384 (Elvis-ID: E79553491). It covers Lot 1-3.1 of the overall project, focusing on technical building equipment (Technische Gebäudeausrüstung). The scope includes sanitary, heating, ventilation, and cooling systems for the plant’s operations building, workshop, and fine screening facilities. The contract also includes modifications linked to supplementary works that must be executed by the same contractor for economic and technical reasons. Scope of Works The awarded works comprise the installation and integration of HVAC systems, plumbing and sanitary installations, cooling technology, and associated building services infrastructure. These systems are essential for ensuring reliable plant operation, occupational safety, and compliance with environmental and technical standards. The contract further covers related piping, mechanical components, and system interfaces required for the expansion and operational upgrade of the wastewater treatment facility. Entities Involved Procuring Authority: Niersverband, Viersen Winning Contractor: Berns Gebäudetechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Kleve Contract Type: Works Estimated Contract Value: EUR 1,207,732.45 CPV Codes: 45331000, 42512300, 42500000, 09331100, 45332400, 39715300, 45232460, 44162500, 44163111, 45332300, 45315000 Significance of the Contract The expansion of the Nette wastewater treatment plant supports regional environmental protection objectives and ensures sufficient treatment capacity in line with population growth and regulatory requirements. Technical building services play a crucial role in maintaining energy efficiency, operational reliability, and worker safety within modern treatment facilities. From a procurement perspective, the award highlights the importance of specialized building services contractors in delivering complex infrastructure upgrades within the water management sector. Contractor Background Berns Gebäudetechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a Germany-based provider of technical building services, specializing in HVAC, sanitary, and mechanical installations for industrial, municipal, and public-sector facilities. The company has experience delivering projects in the utilities and environmental infrastructure sectors. Conclusion and Next Steps With the contract now awarded, installation and integration works for the technical building systems at the Nette wastewater treatment plant will proceed in coordination with other construction activities. The project underlines the strategic role of public procurement in supporting sustainable water infrastructure development across Germany. “Modern technical building systems are essential to the efficient and sustainable operation of wastewater treatment facilities,” a neutral water infrastructure analyst commented. #GermanyTenders #GermanProcurement #WastewaterTreatment #WaterInfrastructure #TechnicalBuildingServices #PublicWorks #GovernmentContracts #ContractAward #TenderResults #AwardedTenders #NorthRhineWestphalia #EUProcurement
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Germany Awards €18.71 Million Structural Works Contract for Pergamon Museum Restoration in Berlin
21 Jan 2026
Germany has announced a major federal public works contract award in the cultural infrastructure sector. The Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning (BBR), acting on behalf of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, has awarded a contract for extensive structural construction works at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin. The contract has been awarded to Dreßler Bau GmbH with an estimated value of EUR 18.71 million. The award was issued under a Contract Award Notice dated 16 January 2026 and published on 19 January 2026. The works form part of the ongoing general refurbishment and expansion of the Pergamon Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on Berlin’s Museum Island. Contract Details The contract is classified as a public works procurement under reference number 1741/2025. It covers Rohbauarbeiten III (structural works phase III) within Construction Section B of the Pergamon Museum refurbishment and extension project. The scope includes works across both cost group 300 (building construction) and cost group 400 (technical building systems integration), executed in accordance with multiple ATV DIN standards. Scope of Works The awarded works comprise a wide range of technically complex construction activities, including site setup, selective demolition, scaffold construction, reinforced concrete works, masonry, steel construction, corrosion protection, timber works, waterproofing, plastering, drywall, metalworks, and painting. Major components include reinforced concrete walls, slabs, beams, staircases, underground connecting structures built as watertight concrete (“white tank”), extensive steel structures, historic masonry repair, vibration- and dust-minimized demolition in protected areas, and integration measures for electrical, lightning protection, and grounding systems. Project Context and Location The Pergamon Museum is one of five historic museum buildings on Berlin’s Museum Island and is protected as a listed monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Construction Section B includes refurbishment of the southern part of the existing building, construction of the Fourth Wing, the Pergamon pedestrian bridge over the Kupfergraben, completion of the central forum, and creation of underground connections to the Neues Museum. Works are distributed across several construction zones, including the existing building, interim areas, underground connections, and external bridge structures. Project Timeline The contract предусматриes a long-term execution period reflecting the complexity of heritage construction. The planned timeline includes a service start in December 2025, construction start in May 2026, and completion scheduled for November 2032. Entities Involved Procuring Authority: Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning (BBR), Berlin Client: Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) Winning Contractor: Dreßler Bau GmbH, Dresden Contract Type: Works Estimated Contract Value: EUR 18,708,931.84 CPV Codes: 45000000, 45111100, 45223210, 45223220 Significance of the Contract This award represents one of the most significant ongoing cultural construction projects in Germany. The restoration and expansion of the Pergamon Museum are critical to preserving internationally renowned collections while modernizing infrastructure for future generations. From a procurement perspective, the contract highlights the role of large-scale, multi-year government contracts in safeguarding national cultural heritage through technically demanding and regulation-intensive construction works. Contractor Background Dreßler Bau GmbH is a German construction company with expertise in complex structural works, historic building refurbishment, and large public-sector projects. The company has been involved in numerous heritage-sensitive construction projects across Germany. Conclusion and Next Steps With the award now confirmed, structural works under Construction Section B will progress in phases alongside other restoration activities at the Pergamon Museum. The project underscores the strategic importance of public procurement in preserving cultural landmarks while integrating modern construction and building technology. “Projects of this scale demonstrate how heritage preservation and modern engineering can be successfully combined through carefully structured public procurement,” a neutral cultural infrastructure expert commented. #GermanyTenders #GermanProcurement #PergamonMuseum #CulturalHeritage #MuseumRestoration #PublicWorks #GovernmentContracts #ContractAward #TenderResults #AwardedTenders #BerlinInfrastructure #EUProcurement
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