Tags: Public Procurement
BCA publishes draft guidance on the application of competition rules to public procurement — join us to discuss what it means in practice
The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has published a draft guidance document for public buyers on the application of competition rules to public procurement — a clear signal that competition compliance in tenders is a priority, not only for bidders but also for public buyers. The draft guidance is currently subject to a public consultation until […]
The future of defence procurement: analysing the proposed amendments to European Directive 2009/81/EC
Referring to the war in Ukraine, the European Commission launched a proposal to amend Directive 2009/81/EC on public procurement in the fields of defence and security. Unlike the public procurement directives for the classical and utilities sectors, this legislation did not receive an update in 2014…
Procurement of medical devices: New measures between the EU and China
Measures imposed by the EU On 30 June 2025, several measures entered into force that were imposed by the European Commission regarding the purchase of medical equipment originating from China. The following two measures apply: Bidders must therefore ensure that goods and services of Chinese origin do not exceed 50% of the total contract value […]
Royal Decree anticipated which enables the payment of advances for public procurement contractors
On 14 October 2022, the Council of Ministers approved a draft Royal Decree allowing advances to be granted to public procurement contractors to respond to the economic crisis resulting from the Ukraine war. Context As per Article 67 of the Royal Decree of 14 January 2013 determining execution rules for public procurement contracting authorities can […]