Public Procurement

Berngaard assists both contracting authorities and suppliers in public procurement. We have extensive experience with state, county and municipal processes – from straightforward consultancy procurements to strategically important IT and infrastructure projects.

Our lawyers combine legal expertise with hands-on procurement experience from both the public and private sectors. We provide advice throughout the entire procurement process – from preparation and implementation of the competition, to contract follow-up and handling of complaint procedures.

We also assist both contracting authorities and suppliers in identifying the scope for changes, adjustments and further development of the contractual relationship – within the limits set by the regulatory framework. This includes advice on risk, confidentiality, conflict of interest and compensation claims, as well as representation in complaints and judicial proceedings.

We assist with:

• Complaints and judicial proceedings

• Procurement strategies, governance documents and internal control measures

• Drafting and quality assurance of tender documents and bids

• Operational assistance in procurement processes

• Negotiations in complex projects

• Market dialogue

• Contract follow-up

• Access to documents and confidentiality issues

• Choice of procurement procedure

• Rejection, annulment and contract award

• Risk assessments

• Claims for compensation of bid costs and lost profit

• Conflict of interest assessments