VEBEG Procurement Law 2026 – Federal Disposal Company

Definition: VEBEG GmbH (Federal Disposal Company) is a federally-owned company that publicly disposes of goods no longer required by the Federal Government and its subordinate authorities, applying the procurement-law principles of transparency and competition.

Last updated: January 2026 · Legal basis: BHO, GWB, HGrG

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What is VEBEG?

VEBEG GmbH is the central disposal company of the Federal Government and is responsible for the public sale of property, vehicles, equipment and other goods that federal authorities no longer need. The abbreviation VEBEG originally stood for "Verwertungsgesellschaft des Bundes mbH". The company is a subsidiary of the Federal Government and is subject to the budgetary principles of economic efficiency and thrift under § 7 BHO.

VEBEG conducts disposal procedures in which interested parties can submit bids. The procedures follow market principles and are intended to secure the best possible proceeds for the Federal Government. Both auction procedures (online and in person) and fixed-price sales are used.

Disposal procedures and classification under procurement law

VEBEG's disposal procedures are not, in principle, procurement procedures in the narrow sense of the GWB, since they involve sales rather than acquisitions.

Nevertheless, as a federally-owned company VEBEG is bound by the budgetary requirements of the BHO and by the general principles of equal treatment and transparency. Disposals are conducted mainly through:

• Online auctions on the VEBEG platform (www.vebeg.de)
• On-site auctions at various locations in Germany
• Fixed-price sales for certain categories of goods

Typical categories of goods

VEBEG disposes of a broad range of goods from federal ownership, ranging from military equipment to motor vehicles and IT equipment.

Frequently offered categories include:

• Cars and commercial vehicles from the German armed forces (Bundeswehr) and civilian federal authorities
• Electronics and IT equipment
• Office furniture and office supplies
• Tools and machinery
• Real estate (in cooperation with the Federal Agency for Real Estate Tasks, BImA)

Significance for public procurement

VEBEG complements public procurement by closing the life cycle of public goods – ensuring that resources no longer needed are disposed of in an economic and transparent manner. This is in line with the principle of economic efficiency in public administration and contributes to resource efficiency. For private bidders and companies, VEBEG offers an opportunity to acquire goods from federal ownership at favourable prices.

FAQ

Can anyone take part in VEBEG auctions? In principle yes, although certain categories of goods (e.g. military equipment) may be subject to special admission requirements. Free registration on the VEBEG platform is a precondition.

Is VEBEG subject to procurement law? As a body that sells assets, VEBEG is not subject to procurement law within the meaning of the GWB. Its activity is governed by the budgetary principles of economic efficiency and transparency under the BHO.

How does VEBEG differ from BImA? The Federal Agency for Real Estate Tasks (BImA) is responsible for the administration and disposal of federal real estate, while VEBEG disposes of movable federal assets. In individual cases, the two bodies cooperate.

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