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Public Procurement / Tender Law

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Public procurement law has been continuously evolving, particularly since the comprehensive reform in 2016. Since October 2018, all EU-wide tenders must be conducted electronically via procurement platforms. National tenders have also undergone significant changes with new regulations such as the Unterschwellenvergabeordnung (UVgO) and VOB/A, alongside the latest rulings from procurement chambers, higher regional courts, and the European Court of Justice (ECJ).

Our experienced legal team offers long-standing expertise in preparing legally compliant and practical tender documents and managing procurement procedures. We advise both public authorities in Hamburg and bidders nationwide in:

  • Construction Tenders: VOB/A and EU VOB/A
  • Sectoral Contracts: SektVO
  • Architect and Engineering Contracts: VgV
  • Architectural Competitions
  • Supply and Service Contracts: VgV, UVgO

Practical Support We Provide

  • Defining qualification criteria and selecting applicants
  • Drafting award criteria and evaluation matrices
  • Aligning contractual components (AVB, BVB, ZVB, planner and construction contracts)
  • Applying VHB Bund, VV Bau, and other procurement manuals
  • Implementing procurement regulations

For ongoing procurement procedures, we offer comprehensive representation and rapid response times, ensuring your interests are fully protected throughout the process.

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Dr. Torsten Mertins

Dr. Peer Feldhahn

Anja Teiwes

Sophia Meissner, LL.M.

Carolin J. Klüpfel

Dr. Martin Düwel

Dr. Ralf Hüting