This guide helps you create a professional tender for construction fences with the correct technical terms, service positions, and units.

Service positions

A construction fence tender typically consists of the following services:

Serwis	Opis	Typical unit
Deliver	Transport to construction site	lfm lub psch
Set up	Assembly of fence system	lfm
Retain	Provision over rental period	lfm/Wo, lfm/Mt lub VE
Relocate	Moving during construction progress	lfm
Usuń	Dismantling and transport away	lfm

What do these abbreviations mean? See units legend

Ważne: Set up and Retain are separate services - set up is a one-time service, retention is time-dependent.

Position structures in practice

Variant A: Separated

Each service is tendered and priced individually.

Pos. 1.1  Set up         200 lfm
Pos. 1.2  Retain      4.000 lfm/Tydzień
Pos. 1.3  Usuń         200 lfm
          Payment after each service completion

Variant B: Combined

All services in one position.

Pos. 1.1  Deliver, set up, retain, remove
          200 lfm
          Payment: 70% after setup, 30% after removal

Variant C: Hybrid

Base period included, extension separate.

Pos. 001  Base (4 weeks)
          85 lfm
Pos. 002  Extension
          2.380 lfm/Tydzień
          Payment: Base after setup, extension monthly

Units explained

Abbreviation	Meaning	Calculation
lfm	Linear meter	Fence length
lfm/Wo	Linear meter-weeks	Długość × Tygodnie
lfm/Mt	Linear meter-months	Długość × Months
VE	Billing unit	= lfm × Time unit
St	Sztuka	For gates, locks, etc.
St/Wo	Piece-weeks	Ilość × Tygodnie
psch	Lump sum	Fixed price

Linear meters explained

Why linear meters? The term comes from measuring by running along the length - only the length counts, not width or height.

Linear meter (lfm) = the actual fence length, regardless of fence height.

The length is multiplied by the duration:

Example calculation: 100 lfm fence × 8 Tygodnie = 800 lfm/Tydzień

This unit price per lfm/week is then multiplied by 800 to get the total retention cost.

Uwaga: Calendar days = including weekends and holidays, not just working days.

Technical terms

Fence system

Mobile fence / Construction fence Modular system
Steel frame elements Galvanized frame
Round steel bars Vertical bars
Concrete foot / Support foot ca. 25-35 kg
Connecting clamp Clamp connection
Security clamp Theft-proof

Gates and accessories

Pedestrian gate ca. 1 m
Vehicle gate / Construction gate ca. 3-6 m
Swing gate Opens inward/outward
Sliding gate Space-saving
Gate lock Chain + combination lock

Bezpieczeństwo ruchu drogowego

Bariera – Red/white barrier (1-2 m)
Guide beacon – Warning beacon with reflective film
RA1 / RA2 / RA3 – Reflection class (RA3 = strongest)

RSA – Guidelines for securing work sites
Base plate – Weighted stand base

Legal basis: VOB and construction site regulations

Construction fence tenders in Germany are governed by several legal frameworks. Understanding these is essential for correctly structuring a tender.

VOB Teil C / ATV DIN 18299

The Vergabe- und Vertragsordnung für Bauleistungen (VOB) Part C defines general technical contract conditions for construction services.

Section 4.1 (Nebenleistungen): Construction site setup can be treated as an ancillary service (Nebenleistung) — meaning it does not need to appear explicitly in the tender and is included in the contractor's overhead without separate remuneration.

Alternative: If explicitly listed in the schedule of quantities (Leistungsverzeichnis), it becomes a "Besondere Leistung" and must be priced as a separate item.

Procurement law thresholds

The type of procurement procedure depends on the estimated contract value:

Direct award (freihändige Vergabe): up to approx. 3,000 EUR (net) — no formal tender required
Restricted tender (beschränkte Ausschreibung): up to approx. 50,000 EUR (net) — selected bidders only
Public tender (öffentliche Ausschreibung): above approx. 50,000 EUR — open to all qualified bidders
EU threshold (VgV/GWB): above 5,538,000 EUR — EU-wide procurement required

Thresholds are set by UVgO for sub-threshold and GWB/VgV for above-threshold procurements.

Nebenleistung vs. Besondere Leistung: What does it mean for bidders?

Criterion	Nebenleistung (ancillary)	Besondere Leistung (special)
Listed in LV?	Nie	Tak
Separate remuneration?	No — included in overhead	Yes — own unit price
Bidder must price separately?	Nie	Tak
Typical for construction fences?	Small projects, short duration	Medium to large projects

Practical tip: For projects where the construction fence represents a significant cost (typically more than a few hundred euros), always list it explicitly as a Besondere Leistung. This ensures transparency and avoids disputes about what is included in the contractor's overhead.

LABO reference values for construction fence positions

The LABO (Länderausschuss für Bautechnik) publishes reference price data for construction site setup positions. These values are widely used by public clients in Germany as benchmarks for plausibility checks.

Uwaga: LABO reference values are statistical averages from submitted bids. Actual market prices in your region may differ significantly — they serve as orientation, not as binding prices.

OZ (Position No.)	Service description	Jednostka	LABO avg.
`210.310.021`	Construction fence: deliver, set up, remove (one-time)	m	approx. 6,21 EUR
`210.310.022`	Construction fence: retain and maintain	m	approx. 3,02 EUR
`210.310.023`	Construction fence: retain and maintain	m/tydzień	approx. 15,36 EUR
`210.310.024`	Construction fence: remove only	m	approx. 1,57 EUR
`210.310.025`	Construction fence: relocate	m	approx. 2,75 EUR
`210.310.052`	Construction gate, timber, double-leaf	piece	approx. 335 EUR

Standard construction fence

Construction gate

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Source: LABO – Leistungsbeschreibung Baustelleneinrichtung (LB-AF 210)

The official position description: "Stahlrohrgitterelement"

In LABO and official tender documents, mobile construction fences are often described as "Stahlrohrgitterelement" or "Bauzaun aus Einzelelementen". These are the terms to look out for when searching tender portals.

Stahlrohrgitterelement

Bauzaun aus Einzelelementen

LB-AF 210 / LB 210

Construction site setup: share of total project costs

The total cost of construction site setup (Baustelleneinrichtung, BE) — of which the construction fence is a key component — typically amounts to the following share of total construction cost:

Project type	Incl. equipment holding costs	Excl. equipment holding costs
General building construction (Hochbau)	5–8 %	3–6 %
Civil / structural engineering (Ingenieurbau)	6–11 %	3–6 %
Fit-out and finishing trades (Ausbaugewerke)	—	1–2 %

Source: Bauprofessor (f:data GmbH), Kalkulation Baustelleneinrichtung, 2023

How the BE costs are distributed

When construction site setup is tendered as separate LV positions, costs split roughly as follows:

~65 %

Setup (Einrichten)

~35 %

Clearance (Räumen)

The holding costs (Vorhalten) are often treated as ancillary costs (Nebenleistung) and distributed across the BGK (Baustellengemeinkosten).

Calculation variants according to VOB

Variant 1: Normal positions

BE explicitly listed in LV. Priced like any other position: EKT + BGK + AGK + Wagnis & Gewinn. Not part of the Deckungsbeitrag.

Variant 2: Ancillary service

BE treated as Nebenleistung per ATV DIN 18299. Cost distributed via Zuschlagskalkulation or Endsummenkalkulation across BGK. Part of the Deckungsbeitrag (13–21%).

Variant 3: Mixed

Setup and clearance are listed in LV, holding (Vorhalten) is treated as Nebenleistung. Common in practice for medium-sized projects.

Types of public procurement in Germany

For public clients (municipalities, federal agencies, state governments), the procurement procedure is legally mandated. As a bidder, you need to know which procedure applies to your tender.

Freihändige Vergabe

Direct award

up to ~3,000 EUR

Client selects provider directly, no formal procedure required.

Beschränkte Ausschreibung

Restricted tender

up to ~50,000 EUR

Selected bidders are invited. No public announcement required.

Öffentliche Ausschreibung

Public tender

above ~50,000 EUR

Announced publicly. Any qualified bidder may submit an offer.

EU-weite Ausschreibung

EU-wide tender (VgV/GWB)

above 5,538,000 EUR

Must be published in the Official Journal of the EU (TED). Open to European bidders.

Where to find public tenders for construction fences in Germany

vergabe.nrw.de

eVergabe.de

TED (EU)

Tip: Search for "Bauzaun", "Stahlrohrgitterelement" or "LB 210" to find relevant tenders.

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Project: Kindergarten renovation, Musterstadt
Construction time: ca. 32 tygodni
Base period: 4 tygodni

Pos.	Serwis	Ilość	Jednostka
001	Construction fence deliver, set up, retain 4 weeks, remove	85	lfm
002	Extension retention construction fence	2.380	lfm/Wo
003	Construction fence gate 4m, 2-wing (base period 4 weeks)	1	St
004	Extension gate	28	St/Wo
005	Gate lock (base retention period 4 weeks)	1	Stk
006	Extension gate lock	28	St/Wo
007	Travel cost lump sum	2	Stk
008	Relocate fence elements	15	m

Calculation extension

Project duration:      32 tygodni
Base period:        4 tygodni
Extension:          28 tygodni

85 lfm × 28 tygodni = 2.380 lfm/Wo

Checklist for your tender

Total length in linear meters
Fence height (standard: 2.00 m)
Rental duration (start / end)
Number and width of gates

Stability (concrete feet or ground anchors)
Relocation required? How often?
Additional equipment (privacy screen, lighting)
Delivery address and access options

Digital data exchange (GAEB)

Tenders are often provided in GAEB format:

Format	Purpose
D83 / X83	Tender (Client → Bidder)
D84 / X84	Offer (Bidder → Client)

Current standard: GAEB DA XML 3.3 (since 2019)

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Official documentation: gaeb.de

Sample tender text

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Text block 2: Main position construction fence

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Text block 3: Gates

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Text block 4: Akcesoria (opcjonalne)

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Text block 5: Bezpieczeństwo ruchu drogowego (opcjonalne)

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Text block 6: Logistics / Delivery

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Project type

Project start

Ogrodzenie budowlane

Długość (m)

Base period (included in base price)

Extension (additional)

Total duration: 8 Tygodnie

Option position unplanned extension

Akcesoria

Position	Ilość	Type
Vehicle gate	pcs
Pedestrian gate	pcs
Gate lock	pcs	—
Privacy screen	pcs
Wzmocnienia burzowe	pcs	—
Relocation during construction	x	—

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