Wasserstraßen-Neubauamt Datteln has awarded a €24.71M contract for the replacement of the Große Schleuse Rodde, construction phase 3, to Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG

Wasserstraßen-Neubauamt Datteln, a central government authority operating in general public services, has awarded a contract for the replacement of the Große Schleuse Rodde including adaptation of the foreports: construction phase 3 – upper foreport (Ersatz der Großen Schleuse Rodde einschl. Anpassung der Vorhäfen: Bauabschnitt 3 – Oberer Vorhafen) to Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG. The awarded value of the contract is €24,711,437.77, covering canal locks construction work, with an estimated duration of 21 months. The contract was awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

Wasserstraßen-Neubauamt Datteln, a central government authority operating in general public services, has conducted an open procedure for the replacement of the Große Schleuse Rodde including adaptation of the foreports: construction phase 3 – upper foreport. The scope of services for the main construction works of construction phase 3 (BA 3) at the Rodde site includes: approx. 1,500 m construction and maintenance of vacuum systems with flushing filter lances or gravity filters; approx. 145,000 m³ soil excavation (wet and dry); approx. 5,000 m³ soil installation (wet and dry); approx. 25,500 m² removal of surface protections; approx. 37,500 m² installation of sealing and cover work on the bottom and on sloped banks; approx. 470 t delivery of steel sheet piles; approx. 3,300 m² construction of sheet pile wall including 65 pcs round steel anchors for anchoring the bank sheet pile walls; approx. 150 m² extraction and 400 m² separation of steel sheet piles, partly under water; and approx. 1,500 m dismantling of vacuum systems with flushing filter lances or gravity filters.

The BA 3 Rodde also includes the following main services at the Bevergern site: approx. 360 m construction and maintenance of vacuum flushing filter systems; approx. 110 m² removal of bank protections; approx. 135 m³ soil excavation (wet); approx. 275 m³ silt disposal to external landfill; approx. 95 t delivery of steel sheet piles; approx. 500 m² construction of unanchored steel sheet pile box including bracing; approx. 500 m² dismantling of steel sheet piles; approx. 625 m³ soil installation (wet); approx. 250 m² bottom protection with clay sealing; approx. 200 m² construction of bank protection; approx. 360 m dismantling of vacuum flushing filter systems; installation of an additional pipe dolphin; and working the bottom to the existing structure.

The procurement is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). No strategic procurement objectives were specified. The evaluation criteria are price (70%) and quality (30% – technical value). The estimated duration is 21 months. Two tenders were received. One winner was appointed: Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG (large enterprise). No subcontracting was declared. The contract was concluded on 25 September 2026. The value of all contracts awarded in this notice is €24,711,437.77.

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures the replacement of the Große Schleuse Rodde and adaptation of the foreports, supporting the waterway infrastructure and navigation on the canal.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Waterway Infrastructure: Replaces the Große Schleuse Rodde and adapts the foreports
• Significant Value: €24,711,437.77 awarded value
• Medium-Term Commitment: 21-month duration
• Comprehensive Scope: Earthworks, water management, dredging, sheet piling, anchoring, sealing and cover work at Rodde and Bevergern
• Balanced Evaluation: 70% price, 30% technical value
• Competition: 2 tenders received
• No Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared

Contract Timeline

• Contract concluded: 25 September 2026
• Estimated duration: 21 months
• Notice published: 02 October 2026 (OJ S 191/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 01 October 2026

Contract Overview

Wasserstraßen-Neubauamt Datteln conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• One lot: LOT-0000
• Awarded value: €24,711,437.77
• Duration: 21 months
• Framework type: No framework agreement
• Evaluation: Price (70%) and Quality (30% – technical value)
• Winner: Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG (large enterprise)
• Subcontracting: No
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Strategic procurement: No strategic procurement

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 45248100 Canal locks construction work
• Place of performance: Steinfurt, Germany (NUTS: DEA37)
• Procedure identifier: 02f67b13-d29e-416e-a6e1-32b937b600bc
• Internal identifier: 3833SB5-234.03/SchlRod/4060
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU; VgV
• Review body: Bundeskartellamt-Vergabekammer des Bundes

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Replacement of the Große Schleuse Rodde, Construction Phase 3 – Upper Foreport

• Title: Ersatz der Großen Schleuse Rodde einschl. Anpassung der Vorhäfen: Bauabschnitt 3 – Oberer Vorhafen
• Description: Earthworks, water management, dredging, sheet piling, anchoring, sealing and cover work in the upper foreport of the Rodde lock; water management, dredging, sheet piling, sealing and cover work in the "Nasses Dreieck" Bevergern area; installation of a dolphin for the extension of the waiting places in the upper foreport Bevergern
• Internal identifier: 3833SB5-234.03/SchlRod/4060
• Awarded value: €24,711,437.77
• Winner: Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG
• Tenders received: 2
• Contract concluded: 25 September 2026
• Duration: 21 months
• Contract identifier: Auftrag Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Replacement of the Große Schleuse Rodde, Construction Phase 3 – Upper Foreport	24,711,437.77	Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG	2
Total		24,711,437.77

Scope of Supply

The contract covers the following works:

• Vacuum Systems: Approx. 1,500 m construction and maintenance of vacuum systems with flushing filter lances or gravity filters (Rodde); approx. 360 m construction and maintenance of vacuum flushing filter systems (Bevergern)
• Soil Excavation: Approx. 145,000 m³ soil excavation (wet and dry) (Rodde); approx. 135 m³ soil excavation (wet) (Bevergern)
• Soil Installation: Approx. 5,000 m³ soil installation (wet and dry) (Rodde); approx. 625 m³ soil installation (wet) (Bevergern)
• Surface Protections: Approx. 25,500 m² removal of surface protections (Rodde); approx. 110 m² removal of bank protections (Bevergern)
• Sealing and Cover Work: Approx. 37,500 m² installation of sealing and cover work on the bottom and on sloped banks (Rodde)
• Steel Sheet Piles: Approx. 470 t delivery of steel sheet piles (Rodde); approx. 95 t delivery of steel sheet piles (Bevergern)
• Sheet Pile Wall: Approx. 3,300 m² construction of sheet pile wall including 65 pcs round steel anchors for anchoring the bank sheet pile walls (Rodde)
• Extraction and Separation: Approx. 150 m² extraction and 400 m² separation of steel sheet piles, partly under water (Rodde)
• Vacuum System Dismantling: Approx. 1,500 m dismantling of vacuum systems with flushing filter lances or gravity filters (Rodde); approx. 360 m dismantling of vacuum flushing filter systems (Bevergern)
• Silt Disposal: Approx. 275 m³ silt disposal to external landfill (Bevergern)
• Sheet Pile Box: Approx. 500 m² construction of unanchored steel sheet pile box including bracing (Bevergern)
• Dismantling Steel Sheet Piles: Approx. 500 m² dismantling of steel sheet piles (Bevergern)
• Bottom Protection: Approx. 250 m² bottom protection with clay sealing (Bevergern)
• Bank Protection: Approx. 200 m² construction of bank protection (Bevergern)
• Pipe Dolphin: Installation of an additional pipe dolphin (Bevergern)
• Bottom Working: Working the bottom to the existing structure (Bevergern)
• Canal Locks Construction Work: Works under CPV 45248100

Special Procurement Conditions

• Price Criterion: Price (70%)
• Quality Criterion: Technical value (30%)
• No Framework Agreement: No framework agreement
• No Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared by winner
• No Strategic Procurement: No strategic objectives specified
• Construction Phases: Construction phase 3 (BA 3) at the Rodde site and main services at the Bevergern site

About the Contracting Authority

Wasserstraßen-Neubauamt Datteln is a central government authority operating in general public services in Germany.

• Legal type: Central government authority
• Activity: General public services
• Registration number: Leitweg-ID 991-00199-39
• Location: Datteln, Recklinghausen, Germany (NUTS: DEA36)
• Postcode: 45711
• Email: WNA-Datteln@wsv.bund.de
• Telephone: +49 2363 1040

About the Winning Supplier

Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG is a large enterprise based in Salzbergen, Germany, specialising in construction works.

• Size: Large enterprise
• Registration number: USt-IdNr. DE116961471
• Location: Salzbergen, Emsland, Germany (NUTS: DE949)
• Postcode: 48499
• Subcontracting: No

Evaluation Criteria

The lot uses the following evaluation criteria:

• Price (70%): Preis 70%
• Quality (30%): Technischer Wert 30%

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 2 tenders received
• Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• No framework agreement: No framework agreement
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Strategic procurement: No strategic procurement
• Review body: Bundeskartellamt-Vergabekammer des Bundes
• Call for competition terminated: The call for competition has been terminated (contract awarded)

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
• No EU funds were used for this procurement
• The awarded value is €24,711,437.77
• The procurement is divided into one lot
• Price (70%) and Quality (30%) are the evaluation criteria
• Two tenders were received
• The winner is a large enterprise
• No subcontracting was declared
• The estimated duration is 21 months
• Construction phase 3 (BA 3) at the Rodde site and main services at the Bevergern site
• Approx. 145,000 m³ soil excavation (wet and dry) at Rodde
• Approx. 37,500 m² installation of sealing and cover work at Rodde
• Approx. 470 t delivery of steel sheet piles at Rodde
• The contract was concluded on 25 September 2026

Market & Industry Perspective

The German public sector waterway construction market features a mix of large construction companies. Canal lock replacement and foreport adaptation works are essential for maintaining and modernising the waterway infrastructure.

Key trends in this market include:

• Balanced evaluation: 70% price, 30% quality (technical value)
• Large providers: Dominance of large construction companies
• Comprehensive scope: Earthworks, water management, dredging, sheet piling, anchoring, sealing and cover work
• Medium-term projects: 21-month duration
• Specialised works: Vacuum systems, sheet pile walls, underwater extraction and separation
• No subcontracting: No subcontracting declared by winner

Economic Significance

At €24,711,437.77, this contract represents a significant investment in the replacement of the Große Schleuse Rodde and adaptation of the foreports. The contract will:

• Support Waterway Infrastructure: Replace the Große Schleuse Rodde and adapt the foreports
• Support Large Enterprise: Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG is a large construction company
• Provide Medium-Term Delivery: 21-month duration
• Ensure Navigation: Improve the waterway infrastructure for navigation
• Enable Operational Efficiency: Comprehensive construction works at Rodde and Bevergern
• Support Regional Development: Contribute to the waterway infrastructure in the Steinfurt region

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this contract now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the completion of the works
• Related Works: Additional canal lock and foreport construction works
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG
• Other Waterway Projects: Similar construction procurement opportunities
• Other Construction Phases: Potential further construction phases for the Rodde lock

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this contract is awarded, opportunities remain for waterway construction suppliers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for future procurement cycles
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG
• Related Works: Other canal lock and foreport construction works
• Other German Waterway Authorities: Similar construction procurements
• Other Construction Phases: Monitor further construction phase opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• Wasserstraßen-Neubauamt Datteln's future procurement notices
• Other German waterway construction tenders
• Waterway construction market trends
• Changes to German procurement regulations
• Canal lock and foreport construction developments
• Further construction phases for the Rodde lock

GermanyTenders.com Procurement Intelligence

This canal lock replacement contract is a notable example of German public sector waterway procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €24.71M awarded value
• Balanced evaluation: 70% price, 30% quality (technical value)
• Large winner: Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG
• One lot: Ersatz der Großen Schleuse Rodde einschl. Anpassung der Vorhäfen: Bauabschnitt 3 – Oberer Vorhafen
• Competition: 2 tenders received
• Medium-term project: 21-month duration
• Comprehensive scope: Earthworks, water management, dredging, sheet piling, anchoring, sealing and cover work
• Specialised works: Vacuum systems, sheet pile walls, underwater extraction and separation

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Competitive pricing: 70% price-based evaluation
• Technical value: 30% quality-based evaluation
• Waterway construction expertise: Ability to deliver canal lock and foreport construction works
• Earthworks and water management capability: Ability to deliver soil excavation, vacuum systems and water management
• Sheet piling and anchoring capability: Ability to deliver steel sheet pile walls and anchoring
• Public sector experience: Understanding of German waterway requirements

Supplier Takeaways

• Offer competitive pricing – 70% of evaluation is price-based
• Demonstrate technical value – 30% of evaluation is quality-based
• Showcase waterway construction expertise
• Demonstrate earthworks, water management and dredging capability
• Show sheet piling, anchoring and sealing capability
• Develop public sector experience with German waterway authorities
• Monitor WNA Datteln and German waterway procurement opportunities
• Prepare for subcontracting and further construction phase opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Wasserstraßen-Neubauamt Datteln awarded a €24,711,437.77 canal lock replacement contract to Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG
• One lot: Ersatz der Großen Schleuse Rodde einschl. Anpassung der Vorhäfen: Bauabschnitt 3 – Oberer Vorhafen
• Duration: 21 months
• Evaluation: Price (70%) and Quality (30% – technical value)
• 2 tenders received
• Winner is a large enterprise
• No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• No framework agreement
• Comprehensive scope: earthworks, water management, dredging, sheet piling, anchoring, sealing and cover work at Rodde and Bevergern
• Key quantities: approx. 145,000 m³ soil excavation (wet and dry) at Rodde; approx. 37,500 m² sealing and cover work at Rodde; approx. 470 t steel sheet piles at Rodde
• Contract concluded on 25 September 2026

Conclusion

This canal lock replacement contract ensures the replacement of the Große Schleuse Rodde and adaptation of the foreports, supporting the waterway infrastructure and navigation in the Steinfurt region. By awarding the contract to Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG, Wasserstraßen-Neubauamt Datteln secures a reliable large enterprise supplier with the capability to deliver comprehensive waterway construction works.

The 70% price and 30% technical value evaluation reflects the balanced nature of waterway construction procurement, where both cost and technical quality are important differentiators among qualified suppliers. The 21-month duration, the comprehensive scope and the specialised works at Rodde and Bevergern reflect the specific operational and strategic context of the canal lock replacement project.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of competitive pricing, technical value, waterway construction expertise, earthworks and water management capability, sheet piling and anchoring capability, and public sector experience in winning German public sector waterway construction contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Wasserstraßen-Neubauamt Datteln?

Ans: A central government authority operating in general public services in Germany, responsible for waterway construction.

Q: What is the value of the contract?

Ans: Awarded value €24,711,437.77.

Q: Who is the winner?

Ans: Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung SE & Co. KG, a large enterprise based in Salzbergen, Germany.

Q: What works are covered?

Ans: Replacement of the Große Schleuse Rodde including adaptation of the foreports, construction phase 3 – upper foreport, including earthworks, water management, dredging, sheet piling, anchoring, sealing and cover work at Rodde and Bevergern.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Price (70%) and Quality (30% – technical value).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 21 months.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: Two tenders.

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

Ans: No, the procurement is not financed with EU funds.

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: Bundeskartellamt-Vergabekammer des Bundes.

Q: What is the lot structure?

Ans: One lot – LOT-0000 (Ersatz der Großen Schleuse Rodde einschl. Anpassung der Vorhäfen: Bauabschnitt 3 – Oberer Vorhafen).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: No subcontracting was declared by the winner.

Q: What are the key quantities?

Ans: Approx. 145,000 m³ soil excavation (wet and dry) at Rodde; approx. 37,500 m² sealing and cover work at Rodde; approx. 470 t steel sheet piles at Rodde; approx. 3,300 m² sheet pile wall including 65 pcs round steel anchors at Rodde.

Q: What is the scope at Bevergern?

Ans: Approx. 360 m vacuum flushing filter systems; approx. 135 m³ soil excavation (wet); approx. 95 t steel sheet piles; approx. 500 m² unanchored steel sheet pile box; approx. 625 m³ soil installation (wet); approx. 250 m² bottom protection with clay sealing; installation of an additional pipe dolphin; and working the bottom to the existing structure.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 678298-2026, OJ S 191/2026, published 02 October 2026.

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