European Union: Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

Construction contracts under the Public Works Contract establish a rigorous procedural framework that contractors must navigate before any valuation of variations or compensation events can occur. This analysis examines the critical distinction between establishing entitlement through proper claims procedures and the subsequent valuation process, exploring how failure to comply with notice requirements and conditions precedent can bar claims regardless of their underlying merit.

Das OLG Düsseldorf hat entschieden, dass öffentliche Auftraggeber bei produktspezifischen Ausschreibungen konkret nachweisen müssen, warum eine produktneutrale Ausschreibung nicht möglich ist. Die Entscheidung betrifft eine Ausschreibung der Stadt Datteln, die ausschließlich Apple iPads zuließ, und stellt hohe Anforderungen an die Dokumentation von Mehrkosten und technischen Beeinträchtigungen. Auftraggeber müssen nun bei jeder Vergabe erneut prüfen und vergabere

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The Court of Justice of the European Union's Advocate General has issued a landmark opinion establishing that EU member states may exclude companies from public procurement on national security grounds, but only under strict conditions requiring proportionality assessments, due process protections, and comprehensive judicial review. This opinion, arising from Lithuanian legislation enacted after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, could significantly influence pending EU legislative proposals on public procuremen

Johannes Stalzer is a legal professional specializing in public procurement, environmental law, data protection, and administrative law. With extensive experience across multiple national law firms and Schoenherr, he brings expertise in IT, technology law, energy, and telecommunications sectors. His career spans over two decades, including partnership roles and comprehensive legal practice in Vienna.

The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of EU public procurement law through a single, directly applicable Regulation that would replace existing Directives. This fundamental reform introduces mandatory quality-weighted award criteria, liberalised negotiation procedures, and entirely new frameworks for security considerations and European preference in public contracting.

Malta's Water Services Corporation has launched a €35 million tender for a new reverse osmosis plant at Għar Lapsi, designed to produce 30,000 cubic metres of potable water daily through six independent systems. The procurement follows EU utilities directive procedures and requires the existing facility to remain operational throughout the 150-week construction period, with strict phased commissioning deadlines.

The final FER X Decree entered into force on August 7, 2026, introducing Italy’s long-term support framework for renewable energy technologies with generation costs close to market competitiveness. The regime covers solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore wind, hydropower, and sewage-gas projects until December 31, 2030, supporting up to 37.15 GW of capacity: 27.15 GW through indicative auction volumes and up to 10 GW through direct access for plants up to 1 MW.

The Irish High Court has signalled that incumbent tenderers who benefit financially from automatic contract suspensions may face scrutiny if they refuse to offer undertakings covering losses to winning bidders. In a €51.2 million parking enforcement framework case, the Court lifted the suspension after the losing incumbent declined to compensate the successful tenderer for costs of securing a time-sensitive resource underpinning its bid.