The award was issued under a Contract Award Notice dated 16 January 2026 and published on 19 January 2026. The project relates to the refurbishment and technical upgrading of an existing multi-storey federal building in Berlin.
Contract Details
The contract is classified as a public works procurement under reference number 1362/2025. It covers building automation works (cost group KG 480) in line with ATV DIN 18386 as part of the refurbishment of the Bundestag property NK 4-5.
The scope includes the full delivery, installation, programming, commissioning, and long-term maintenance of the building automation systems within an occupied existing structure.
Scope of Works
The awarded works include installation of cable trays, cabling and wiring for building automation, installation of control panels and information hubs across basement, floors, and roof areas, and the fitting of field devices such as actuators and temperature sensors.
Additional services include system programming, commissioning, creation of building management system graphics and trend logs, preparation and revision of workshop and installation drawings, participation in expert inspections, user training, and preparation of as-built documentation. The contract also includes four years of maintenance services, with defined response times for fault rectification in accordance with AMEV 2018.
Project Timeline
Works are scheduled to commence within 12 working days following the formal notice to proceed. Key milestones include completion of workshop planning within four weeks of commissioning, phased installation and cabling between December 2025 and May 2026, programming and fine installation through July 2026, and final commissioning and handover between November 2026 and June 2027.
The overall completion of the contract is scheduled for 24 June 2027.
Entities Involved
- Procuring Authority: Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (BBR), Berlin
- Client: Federal Republic of Germany (German Bundestag)
- Winning Contractor: IbA GmbH, Stäbelow
- Contract Type: Works
- Estimated Contract Value: EUR 1,193,894.91
- CPV Codes: 45315700, 48921000
Significance of the Contract
The award supports the modernization of technical building systems within federal properties and ensures compliance with current operational, safety, and energy management standards. Building automation plays a critical role in efficient facility operation, security, and sustainability within government buildings.
From a procurement standpoint, the contract demonstrates continued federal investment in upgrading existing public buildings through technically complex and regulation-driven works contracts.
Contractor Background
IbA GmbH is a Germany-based specialist contractor in building automation and technical building services. The company has experience delivering automation systems for complex existing buildings, including public-sector and institutional facilities.
Conclusion and Next Steps
With the contract now awarded, implementation of the building automation systems for the Bundestag property will proceed in accordance with the defined milestones. The project underlines the strategic importance of government contracts in maintaining and modernizing federal infrastructure while ensuring long-term operational reliability.
“Building automation upgrades are essential for ensuring efficiency, safety, and future-ready operation of public buildings,” a neutral construction technology observer commented.
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