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What Is a Parallel Tender (Parallelausschreibung, Germany)?
This is a German procurement term. The simultaneous tendering of the same need in several procedures.
What is a Parallelausschreibung?
Tendering the same need in several procedures at the same time, for example with different contract models, in order to choose the best outcome.
Is it allowed?
Only in narrow cases and with full transparency. Bidders must know that parallel procedures exist and on what basis the buyer will choose between them.
What is the risk for bidders?
Bidding costs for a procedure that may never be awarded. Check the tender documents for how the buyer will decide.
