Tender for Winter De-icing Salt Procurement at Frankfurt Airport, Germany

I. Basic Points

Tender Type: Goods Procurement

Project Name: Supply and Storage of De-icing Salt for Winter Service

Procurement Background: As a German federal traffic airport, Frankfurt Airport must remain operational during published operating hours. To ensure the safety of flight take-offs and landings, appropriate winter maintenance measures are required during the winter maintenance season. The Frankfurt Airport Group is responsible for the execution and coordination of winter maintenance and currently possesses various tanks and silos for de-icing fluid, road salt, and grit.

Procurement Method: Competitive Negotiation

II. Technical Requirements

Quality Standard: Must meet the appropriate winter service requirements.

Project Description: To ensure operational safety at German traffic airports during the winter service season, appropriate winter service is necessary. This procurement involves the supply of de-icing salt before and during the winter service season, the retrieval of remaining stock at the end of the season, and the storage of this salt at the contractor's warehouse until the beginning of the next season.

III. Goods Details

Goods Name: Road Salt (De-icing Salt)

Quantity: Based on estimated quantities listed in the price list, which are non-binding and can be adjusted at any time according to actual needs or operational requirements.

Delivery Location: Frankfurt Airport

Scope of Services:

Supply of road salt before and during the winter maintenance season

Retrieval of remaining stock after the end of the winter maintenance season

Storage of road salt at the supplier's premises for use before the next maintenance season

IV. Implementation Conditions

Implementation Period: The contract is planned to start on October 1, 2026, and end on September 30, 2029.

V. Contract Information

Contract Duration: From October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029.

Renewal Option: Can be renewed once, extendable up to September 30, 2032.

Payment Terms: Payment within 30 days, no discount.

Contract Type: Framework Agreement, no re-tendering.

VI. Bid Requirements

Bid Language: German.

Bid Submission Method: Applications to participate must be submitted via the designated electronic tendering platform.

Similar Project Experience Requirement: Must provide references for executed orders within the last 3 years, with at least 1 reference case required.

Financial Capacity Requirement: Average annual turnover must be at least EUR 340,000.00 (net).

Consortium Bidding Requirement: Consortium bidding is allowed. A consortium declaration must be submitted, designating an authorized representative, with all members assuming joint and several liability.

VII. Evaluation Rules

Evaluation Method: Price is the sole award criterion, with a weight of 100%.

VIII. Key Dates

Deadline for Submitting Application to Participate: April 17, 2026, 14:00 (UTC+02:00).