Participation in EU tenders
Seizing opportunities in a borderless market
Participation in EU tenders offers companies a unique opportunity to grow and face new challenges in an expanded market environment. These public procurement procedures enable fair competition and the award of contracts for a wide range of products and services
As a rule, Europe-wide tenders must be carried out by contracting authorities that are located within the European Union (EU) or the EEA (European Economic Area) and exceed certain thresholds. These thresholds vary depending on the type of contract and must be observed when conducting public procurement.
EU public procurement directives, such as the Public Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, set out the criteria for when a Europe-wide tender is required. The following institutions and organizations must conduct Europe-wide tenders:
Contracting authorities
These can be state authorities, municipal administrations, public companies or other state institutions that wish to commission certain services, construction projects or supplies. These must exceed the thresholds to trigger the Europe-wide tendering obligation.
Sectoral contracting entities
These are entities in the water, energy and transport sectors that provide services or supplies in these sectors. They, too, must conduct Europe-wide tenders if the thresholds are exceeded. Iqony belongs to this group.
Establishments in the defense and security sectors
Certain defense and security contracts are subject to special rules that require Europe-wide bidding.
The implementation of Europe-wide tenders serves the principle of promoting competition, transparency and fairness in public procurement. This enables companies from different EU member states and EEA countries to bid equally for contracts and offer their know-how and services.
It is important to note the applicable legal provisions and thresholds, as these are subject to change and may vary from country to country. In cases of uncertainty, potential contracting entities should contact national contracting authorities or legal experts for detailed information.
