Tendering and preliminary relief proceedings

Tendering

Procurement law comes into play when a contracting party invites tenders for a project, services or supplies, or to outsource works, a project or service. The basic principles of equal treatment and transparency are guiding in this, as well as non-discrimination and proportionality.

In practice, contracting parties have several questions in need of answers both before, during, and after a tender procedure. These include questions on the design of the tender procedure, the decision rejecting or awarding the tender and its justification, and on possible changes during implementation.

Preliminary relief proceedings

Tenders often contain rules on the option of instituting preliminary relief proceedings. These may be instituted when objections to the set-up of the tender procedure apply, or for objections to the preliminary award decision. Because of the often imminent objection deadlines, speed is of the essence. In Kienhuis Legal you find a partner who knows the rules of objection in tenders well.

What we do

We have extensive experience with the challenges contracting parties and tenderers face. We assist parties in virtually all sectors and at all stages of tender procedures. This includes, for example, drafting and reviewing tender documentation, the summary of additional information and changes, and reviewing and preparing the selection/award decision. Our specialists act as interlocutors and help you choose the right strategy. Where necessary, we represent you in judicial proceedings and in complaint proceedings before the Committee of Procurement Experts. In addition, our lawyers provide training in the field of procurement law and regularly publish articles in professional literature.