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What Is a Specification with a Bill of Quantities (Germany)?
This is a German procurement term. A detailed specification with an itemised list of all line items.
What is a Leistungsbeschreibung mit Leistungsverzeichnis?
The traditional form of specification: a detailed description of the service divided into line items, each with quantity and description, which the bidder prices individually.
When is it used?
For works and standardised services where the buyer knows exactly what it needs and wants bids that are easy to compare.
What does it mean for bidders?
Price each item as described; do not change descriptions or quantities. Questions about items go through the bidder question process.
