The EU public procurement law governs how public authorities and entities purchase goods, services, and works to ensure transparency, fairness, and competition. In Germany, these rules are implemented through national legislation that aligns with EU directives. 1. Legal Framework The EU procurement law is mainly based on three key Directives: Directive 2014/24/EU (Public Sector Directive)…
Sub-threshold procurement refers to public contracts whose estimated value falls below the EU thresholds for mandatory EU-wide tendering. Even though these contracts do not require adherence to EU procurement directives, they are still subject to principles of transparency, competition, and non-discrimination. The specific procedures and regulations are governed by national laws of the respective member…
In the European Union, public procurement thresholds define when contracts must be advertised EU-wide, ensuring fairness and transparency. These thresholds are updated biennially to account for economic changes and currency fluctuations. Current Thresholds: Construction Contracts: €5,538,000 Supply and Service Contracts: Central Government Authorities: €143,000 Other Public Sector Contracting Authorities: €221,000 Utilities (e.g., water, energy, transport):…
In the context of public procurement law, a protest (or Rüge) is a formal objection raised by a bidder who believes that the procurement process has not been conducted in accordance with applicable legal and procedural requirements. The review procedure (or Nachprüfungsverfahren) is the formal process through which such complaints are examined and resolved by…