Public Procurement

Public procurement is governed by strict procedural rules designed to ensure fair competition, transparency, and equal treatment. Both contracting

Public Procurement covers legal assessment, document preparation and implementation support in Europe. It is typically relevant to businesses, investors and organisations operating or transacting in one or more countries. The precise rules, competent authority and procedure depend on the subject matter, jurisdiction and facts, with EU and national law considered together.

Key points

  • Scope is determined by the specific service and countries involved.
  • EU law operates together with current national legislation.
  • Documents and contractual mechanisms are tailored to the facts and objectives.
  • Outcomes and timing depend on the parties, authorities and procedure involved.

Jurisdiction and applicable framework

The applicable framework depends on the subject of the service, governing law and countries in which the structure or transaction has effect. EU law and current national legislation are assessed together.

Public procurement is governed by strict procedural rules designed to ensure fair competition, transparency, and equal treatment. Both contracting authorities and bidders need precise legal guidance - authorities to design compliant tender procedures, and bidders to protect their right to fair evaluation and challenge unlawful decisions.

For contracting authorities, we advise on procedure selection, drafting of technical specifications and selection criteria, evaluation methodology, and contract-award decisions.

For economic operators, we prepare tender bids, challenge unlawful procurement decisions through review proceedings, and advise on exclusion-ground self-cleaning mechanisms and PPP/concession contract structures.

What this includes

  • Tender-procedure design & compliance
  • Bid preparation & submission support
  • Selection & award-criteria advisory
  • Procurement-review & challenge proceedings
  • PPP & concession-contract structuring
  • Post-award contract management

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