Production, printing and distribution of a local gazette for the Anhalt-Bitterfeld district

Summary

The tender concerns the production, printing and distribution of a local municipal gazette (Mitteilungsblatt) for the Anhalt-Bitterfeld district with an Amtsblatt. The contract duration is up to four years, starting 01 February 2027 and ending 31 January 2031; the initial term ends 31 January 2029 and may be extended twice by one year each. The annual print run is 86,600 copies, with 150 copies allocated to the contracting authority. The contractor handles editorial layout, printing and distribution to all private households; manuscripts are provided by the contracting authority via a digital editorial system, and the contractor must provide training and a test access. The newspaper typically consists of about 32 pages per issue (384 pages per year) on newspaper-grade paper (40–52 g/m²) with ISO white content 72–75 and is fully colored, though the Amtsblatt is usually in black and white if no images are required. Advertising is allowed subject to restrictions. Pricing for two years is required, with possible ancillary options; corrections and approvals must be managed before printing.