The Polish Public Procurement Act states that tender procedures require expertise, accuracy and attention to detail. We have mastered all of these elements to perfection, having handled the major public tenders in Poland.
Public procurement law
About this practice area
We advise at all stages of the tender procedure, from drafting and publication of calls for tenders to conducting the tender itself and addressing any other procedural issues. We advise contracting authorities on selecting the contractor and concluding the agreement, implementation of the agreement, and any disputes that arise. Equally, we advise contractors, guiding them through the tender procedure until the agreement is concluded. We also represent contractors in any disputes that arise and assist them with implementation of the contract. We specialize primarily in tenders in the IT and telecommunications sectors, but we also successfully advise entities in the regulated sectors (energy and transport) as well as healthcare — especially on projects in which medicine and new technologies intersect. Members of the Public Procurement team are active members of the Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications (PIIT) and working groups appointed by the Polish Public Procurement Office (UZP).
Our approach to advising on public procurement law focuses on genuinely supporting pursuit of strategic business goals and consciously managing risk. We look beyond the procedural aspects, and analyze the procedure in a broader operational and contractual context, anticipating legal and business consequences that may arise at later stages. We also ensure that the measures taken are consistent with the client’s long-term interests.
Our work has been recognized by public procurement market experts. The Public Procurement team earned the title Leading Law Firm in the 23rd Rzeczpospolita Law Firm Ranking.
What we do?
We advise contractors and contracting authorities at every stage of the public procurement procedure, and assist with implementation of the contract when the procedure is concluded. We often begin advising even before the tender is formally announced, when the contracting authorities define their strategic objectives.
Services for contractors:
- preliminary market consultations,
- analysis of the terms of reference (ToR) and draft contracts, and drawing up questions regarding the ToR or appeals to the National Appeals Chamber regarding the content of the ToR,
- support in arranging relationships with partners (consortium members, entities providing resources, and subcontractors), including negotiating relevant letters of intent and agreements,
- drafting and submitting bids and requests to participate in the tender,
- handling disputes with competitors outside of formal appeal proceedings when they challenge the contractor’s position or solutions,
- representation before the National Appeals Chamber and the Regional Court — Public Procurement Court.
Services for contracting authorities:
- drawing up funding applications and internal approvals, and assisting with preliminary market consultations,
- drafting the ToR, draft contracts and responses to questions concerning the ToR,
- working within the tender committee, mainly as experts,
- analyzing bids and requests to participate in the tender,
- representation before the National Appeals Chamber and the Regional Court — Public Procurement Court,
- assisting with monitoring the awarding of public contracts.
Cooperation benefits
Successfully navigating the public procurement system requires not only knowledge of the regulations but also an understanding of the specifics of the subject matter and market realities. Our team has advised on public procurement proceedings for years, combining legal competencies with a deep understanding of industry specifics, especially in a broad range of ICT projects, but in the energy, transport, and healthcare sectors as well.
We translate our knowledge and experience into practical assistance for clients. We ensure that the know-how developed and the solutions we jointly devise remain within the organization and continue to serve as an aid for the client even once a specific procedure has come to an end. Our support is not just temporary; it is a real investment in building competencies on the client’s side.
This is evidenced by hundreds of successfully completed projects and the trust placed in us by our long-standing clients.
Why choose us?
- advice on all aspects, going beyond public procurement law,
- advice based on an understanding of the specifics of the client’s business and goals,
- a dedicated team highly knowledgeable in the subject area with a real sense of responsibility for the project,
responsiveness, especially in projects requiring immediate action, - experience confirmed by years of practice and a presence in leading legal rankings.
