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Printing and dispatch services for customer magazines - Lot 1 - Printing

Auto-translated from German
Original title: Druck- und Versanddienstleitungen für Kundenzeitschriften - Los 1 - Druck
BAHN-BKK
Published: Mar 12, 2025
Updated: Aug 9, 2026
Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

Translated

This tender concerns a contract for the printing (Lot 1) of customer magazines for BAHN-BKK. The scope of the contract includes the acceptance and verification of print data, the creation of proofs and color proofs, and the printing and finishing of the customer magazine "pulsprivat". BAHN-BKK, in collaboration with a graphic design agency, produces a quarterly customer magazine titled "pulsprivat – Das Magazin für Kundinnen und Kunden". This magazine is distributed to customers, cooperation partners, and sales partners either via postal mail or digitally as an ePaper upon request. The printed circulation for "pulsprivat" issue 3/24 was 480,000 copies, typically comprising 24 pages including covers. The exact circulation number fluctuates slightly with each edition, influenced by the changing membership numbers of BAHN-BKK and the varying quantities requested by partners. The contracting authority reserves the option to additionally commission the contractor for Lot 1 with the printing, finishing, and transport of other magazines, such as special editions of "pulsprivat" or magazines for employer clients. Furthermore, there is an optional provision for the contractor to handle the printing and finishing of inserts for "pulsprivat" or other magazines. The printed magazines/inserts will be delivered to the lettershop (Lot 2) according to their specifications.

This is a services contract in the media and communication and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Printing. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 2.4 million.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the media and communication sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Auto-translated from German

A contract for the printing (Lot 1) of BAHN-BKK customer magazines is being tendered. The contract includes: o Data transfer and checking of print data o Creation of a proof print/print preview and color proofs o Printing and finishing of the customer magazine pulsprivat o Optional: Printing and finishing of other magazines o Optional: Printing and finishing of inserts o Delivery of printed magazines/inserts to the mailshop (see Lot 2) according to its specifications BAHN-BKK, in cooperation with a graphic design agency, produces a customer magazine quarterly. It is called "pulsprivat – Das Magazin für Kundinnen und Kunden". The magazine is delivered to customers and cooperation and distribution partners either printed by mail or, upon request, digitally as an ePaper. The printed circulation of pulsprivat issue 3/24 was 480,000 copies. Typically, pulsprivat comprises 24 pages including cover pages. The circulation volume of pulsprivat is not fixed but changes slightly from issue to issue. Factors influencing the circulation volume include the fluctuating number of BAHN-BKK members, as well as the fluctuating number of cooperation and distribution partners who wish to receive the magazine in printed form and in varying quantities. The contracting authority reserves the option to additionally commission the contractor for Lot 1 with the printing, finishing, and transport of other magazines, e.g., special editions of pulsprivat or magazines for employer clients. Furthermore, the contracting authority reserves the option to commission the contractor for Lot 1 with the printing and finishing of inserts for pulsprivat or other magazines.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on March 12, 2025. Last refreshed 14 days ago. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About BAHN-BKK

BAHN-BKK has issued 6 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Education & Training, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for Germany. Notices are distributed via DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany), service.bund.de (Germany), and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: July 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Media & Communications sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

L.N. Schaffrath GmbH & Co.KG DruckMedien was awarded the contract for €865,028. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Germany. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to L.N. Schaffrath GmbH & Co.KG DruckMedien. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by BAHN-BKK in Germany. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

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Key Details

Estimated Budget
Up to €2,387,163
Contract Type
Services
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
German

Source

ted
TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)
Public Procurement

Contracting Authority

BAHN-BKK
🇩🇪Germany

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