Public Procurement Law in Germany under EU Regulations

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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)…

Electronic Procurement law in Germany

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eProcurement law Public procurement authorities and companies in the upper threshold area shall already principally use electronic means of communication (see § 97 (5) GWB, § 9 (1) VgV). The electronic procurement (E-Vergabe) makes it possible to handle procurement proceedings completely via the Internet and especially through other particular procurement platforms. This is extremely advantageous…