Tender Gazette in Procurement Law 2026

Tender gazette: official or private publication medium for public tenders in the national sub-threshold area. Examples and significance.

Definition: A tender gazette is an official or privately operated publication medium in which contracting authorities publish notices of ongoing procurement procedures and procurement intentions in the national sub-threshold area.

Last updated: January 2026 · Legal status: BVergG 2018, UVgO, VOB/A, regional publication requirements

What is a tender gazette?

Tender gazettes are the traditional national publication media for public procurement procedures below the EU thresholds. They exist both in printed form and as online platforms and enable regional undertakings to learn about and participate in the procurement intentions of public bodies.

Above thresholds, the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union (TED) is the binding publication organ. At national level, tender gazettes fulfil this function and contribute to regional economic development and market transparency.

Important tender gazettes

Austria

Wiener Zeitung / Amtsblatt zur Wiener Zeitung: Traditional official gazette for public notices (digital-only since 2023)
Ausschreibungen.at / Lieferanzeiger: Central platforms for national procurement notices
ANKÖ (Austrian Contractor Register): Combines suitability evidence with tender search

Germany

Staatsanzeiger of the federal states (e.g. Bayerischer Staatsanzeiger, Staatsanzeiger Baden-Württemberg)
German Procurement Portal (DTVP): Nationwide platform for procurement notices
Handblatt für das öffentliche Auftragswesen and regional tender gazettes of the chambers of commerce

Significance for tenderers

For undertakings active in the public procurement market, regularly screening relevant tender gazettes is essential to avoid missing procurement opportunities in their segment. Modern tender gazettes offer search filters by CPV code, region, contract type and contract value as well as automatic email alerts for defined search profiles.

FAQ

Are contracting authorities obliged to publish in tender gazettes? The duty to publish depends on contract value and regional requirements. Below thresholds, many German Länder or municipalities require publication in specified tender gazettes.

Are tender gazettes free of charge? This varies by platform. Official gazettes are often free to view; private platforms often offer free basic views with paid premium functions.

Last updated: January 2026 All information without warranty. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in procurement law.