Tender for Cranes in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Country + Organization Name + Project Content + Tender Type: Germany, City of Frankfurt am Main, Department of Construction and Real Estate, Crane, Works Tender

Tender Keywords: Crane Rental Service Tender

Tender Type: Works Tender

Project Name: Kran

Procurement Method: Open Tender

Contract Type: Construction Works Contract

Project Description: The City of Frankfurt am Main plans to carry out façade renovation, energy efficiency, and fire safety technology upgrades on the "Schirn Kunsthalle" asset. The project will be implemented in one construction phase over a period of 34 months. The specialized plan for crane rental within the construction phase includes the following measures: Transport and installation of one top-slewing construction crane, transport and installation of one rapid deployment crane, rental/provision of the construction crane (also for use by other construction companies on site after instruction), dismantling and transport of the construction crane.

Project Content: Provision of transport, installation, rental, and dismantling services for construction cranes for the Schirn Kunsthalle renovation project.

Scope of Works: Includes transport, installation, rental/provision, dismantling, and transport of top-slewing construction cranes and rapid deployment cranes.

CPV Code: 45510000 (Crane hire with operator)

Technical Parameters: Involves top-slewing construction cranes (Obendreherkran) and rapid deployment cranes (Schnelleinsatzkran).

Installation Requirements: Includes transport and installation of the cranes.

Commissioning Requirements: Includes commissioning of the cranes (for use by other construction companies on site after instruction).

Equipment Operation Requirements: Cranes must meet the conditions of a compact inner-city construction site (narrow storage and traffic areas, existing height differences) and must comply with noise emission limits.

Safety Construction Requirements: Proximity to residential areas, restaurants, shops, and tourist/cultural facilities makes site order and safety crucial.

Environmental Construction Requirements: Strict compliance with noise emission limits.

Implementation Period: June 29, 2026 to August 14, 2028

Project Start Date: June 29, 2026

Project Completion Date: August 14, 2028

Construction Phase Breakdown: Crane 2 installation: June 2026; Crane 1 installation: Q4 2026 or Q1 2027; Crane 2 dismantling: Q4 2027; Crane 1 dismantling: Q3 or Q4 2028.

Contract Type: Construction Works Contract

Contract Duration: Approximately 25 months

Bid Language: German

Bid Submission Method: Electronic submission, address: https://www.vergabe.stadt-frankfurt.de

Business Registration Requirement: Must submit a fully completed VHB 124 form "Self-Declaration of Qualification".

Equipment Capability Requirement: Must possess the cranes described in the bill of quantities.

Bid Evaluation Method: Lowest Price

Price Scoring: 100%

Tender Notice Publication Date: March 13, 2026

Bid Submission Deadline: April 16, 2026, 09:30 (EET, CEST)

Bid Opening Date: April 16, 2026, 09:30 (EET, CEST)

Bid Opening Location: City of Frankfurt am Main, Department of Construction and Real Estate - Tender Office, 3rd Floor, Solmsstraße 27-37, 60486 Frankfurt am Main

Bid Validity Period: 40 days

Project Funding Source: Non-EU funds

GPA Agreement Applicable: Yes

Suitable for SMEs: No

Strategic Procurement: No strategic procurement

Relevant Declarations: Must submit a declaration of commitment regarding wage fairness and minimum wages under the Hessian Public Procurement and Wage Fairness Act; if subcontractors are used, a declaration of commitment must be submitted separately for the bidder and each subcontractor. Must submit a "Russia Sanctions Self-Declaration".