Acquisition and development of Deutsche Bundesbank's new headquarters

Summary

The tender concerns the acquisition of real estate for Deutsche Bundesbank's new headquarters together with a construction obligation. The solution may involve constructing a new building, comprehensively renovating an existing building, or combining both approaches. The site must be located within the defined selection area in Frankfurt am Main; the airport area and Gateway Gardens are excluded. The facility must accommodate the headquarters' workplaces and special-purpose functions such as conference and meeting facilities, catering, transport and logistics areas, and security control centres. Under the current plan, the completed property must be accepted and handed over no later than seven years after contract award, although deadlines and requirements may change during the negotiations. This is a negotiated procedure with a request-to-participate stage, and the participation request must be submitted by 21 September 2026. The precise participation, exclusion and compliance requirements must be verified in the official tender documents.