Public Procurement

Public Procurement 

Public procurement is the process by which public institutions (e.g., government offices, universities, hospitals, military facilities, or state-owned hotels) purchase goods, services, or construction works in accordance with the Public Procurement Law 

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1. Who awards public contracts?
 • central and local government administrations,
 • budgetary units (schools, hospitals, universities),
 • municipal/state-owned companies,
 • institutions financed by public funds or EU funds.

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2. What can be procured?
 • Supplies – e.g., hotel furniture, IT equipment, vehicles, medical devices,
 • Services – e.g., cleaning, catering, IT support, facility management,
 • Construction works – e.g., hotel renovation, conference hall construction.

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3. Procedures
 • Open tender – the most common, open to all bidders.
 • Restricted tender – initial selection of companies, then invitations to selected bidders.
 • Competitive dialogue / Negotiated procedure with publication – used for complex projects.
 • Single-source procurement (direct award) – exceptional cases (e.g., only one possible supplier).

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4. Criteria for awarding contracts
 • Price – still important, but no longer the only factor,
 • Quality & durability – crucial for items like hotel furniture,
 • Delivery time,
 • Operating & maintenance costs,
 • Environmental aspects – eco-certifications, sustainability, energy efficiency.