With five offices across Austria, Schiefer Rechtsanwälte GmbH has a strong presence in the procurement area, supporting contracting authorities at all stages of procurement projects. The firm is often sought after for matters relating to transport and infrastructure as well as innovative procurements with telecoms, IT and healthcare constituting additional strong points. Martin Schiefer is specialised in areas such as digitisation, healthcare and construction, and Gabriele Kondert has extensive expertise in transport services, vehicle procurement, civil engineering and leasing finance projects. Rudolf Pekar joined the team in January 2022 from Schiefer Rechtsanwälte GmbH.
Public procurement in Austria
Schiefer Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Practice head(s):
Martin Schiefer; Gabriele Kondert; Alexandra Mensdorff-Pouilly; Katja Schreibmayer; Philip Albrecht; Clemens Hauser; Heinrich Lackner
Other key lawyers:
Rudolf Pekar
Key clients
Österreichische Agentur für Ernährungssicherheit (AGES)
Österreichische Gesundheitskasse (ÖGK)
Sozialversicherungsanstalt der Selbständigen (SVS)
City of Vienna
ÖBB Infrastruktur
Salzburg AG für Energie, Verkehr und Kommunikation
Salzburger Regionalstadtbahnen
Wirschaftskammer Steiermark
Arbeiterkammer Wien
Arbeiterkammer Oberösterreich
Niederösterreichische Landesregierung
Steiermärkische Krankenanstaltengesellschaft (KAGes)
Bau ID
Linz AG
Provincial Government of Lower Austria
Niederösterreichische Landesgesundheitsagentur
Wiener Wohnen Kundenservice
Verkehrsverbund Steiermark
Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region (VOR)
Wiener Linien
Dachverband der Österreichischen Sozialversicherungsträger
IT-Services der Sozialversicherung GmbH
Carinthian Provincial Government
Energie-Control Austria für die Regulierung der Elektrizitäts- und Erdgaswirtschaft (E-Control)
Burgenländische Krankenanstalten-Ges.m.b.H. (KRAGES)
OÖ Verkehrsverbund-Organisations GmbH Nfg. & Co KG (OÖVV)
Provincial Government of Styria
SVD Büromanagement GmbH
Krankenhaus Spittal/Drau
LIB Landesimmobilien Burgenland GmbH
EuroSkills 2020 GmbH
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Digital and Economic Affairs
Holding Graz
Steiermarkbahn und Bus GmbH
Steiermärkische Landesbahnen
Gesundheitsfonds Steiermark
Vereinigte Bühnen Wien
Wiener Gesundheitsverbund (WiGev)
Bundesrechenzentrum (BRZ)
Austrian Gas Grid Management AG (AGGM)
Universität Wien
Municipality Leonding
Austrian Development Agency
ZAMG Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik
LASK Linzer Atheltik-Sport-Klub
Municipality Wels
Pensionsversicherungsanstalt (PVA)
Technische Universität Graz
Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien
BIK Breitbandinitative Kärnten
Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt (AUVA)
Work highlights
- Advised Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt (AUVA) on the demolition and new construction of the “Trauma- und Rehabilitationszentrum Wien” and new construction of the “Unfallkrankenhaus Klagenfurt”.
- Advised BIK Breitbandinitiative Kärnten on the search for investors and operators for the expansion and operation of the broadband network in “Görtschitztal”, with particular regard to the provisions of state aid law.
- Advised IT-Services der Sozialversicherung GmbH (ISTV) on the procurement of a digital healthcare consultation programme, aimed at enabling doctor’s appointments remotely.
Schramm Öhler Rechtsanwälte
Constituting one of the biggest public procurement teams on the market, Schramm Öhler Rechtsanwälte is well equipped to assist governmental bodies, public corporations and international companies with all matters related to public procurement. PPP projects, lifecycle models, framework agreements and outsourcing are among the areas the team advises on. Johannes Schramm, Matthias Öhler, Georg Zellhofer, Gregor Stickler, Andreas Gföhler, Hannes Pesendorfer, Christian Gruber and Michael Weiner are the practice heads.
Practice head(s):
Johannes Schramm; Matthias Öhler ; Georg Zellhofer ; Gregor Stickler ; Andreas Gföhler ; Hannes Pesendorfer ; Christian Gruber ; Michael Weiner
Testimonials
‘The team is always friendly, available for any questions you might have and is also available for urgent request at very short notice.’
‘Our main contact Mag. Weiner has proven his topic-related expertise on many different occasions. Besides the professional aspect, he is always friendly, helpful, reliable and humorous. He is a top contact person, regarding professional and human aspects.’
‘Big advice and a sense of real concern for the details of the practical process (which is rare in detail!) For that the advice / feedback is excellent!’
‘Dr. Zellhofer: quick understanding, great experience!!!.’
‘The team is highly professional, has a short reaction time and covers other areas of law too. Additionally you can expect direct contact to the lawyers.’
‘The individuals have a high level of expertise, a highly professional way of working and are also flexible.’
‘Christian Gruber is not only extremely competent and friendly, we can also rely upon a prompt response to our requests.’
Key clients
Österreichische Postbus AG
ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG
Climate and Energy Fund
University of Vienna
ACOmarket GmbH
Wiener Linien GmbH & Co KG
Österreichische Bibliothekenverbund und Service GmbH
Austrian National Library
Federal Ministry of Labour
Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research
Bundestheater-Holding GmbH
Silicon Austria Labs GmbH
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
Stadtwerke Bregenz GmbH
Wirtschaft-Standort Vorarlberg GmbH
Bundesagentur für Betreuungs- und Unterstützungsleistungen GmbH
Lower Austrian Economic Chamber
Lower Austrian energy and environment agency GmbH (eNu)
Medical University of Graz
via donau – Österreichische Wasserstraßen-Gesellschaft mbH
Kärtner Beteiligungsverwaltung
Federal province of Upper Austria
Austrian General Pension Insurance Authority (PVA)
Federal province of Lower Austria
Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection (BMSGPK)
Styrian Hospitals Limited Liability Company (Steiermärkische Krankenanstalten-gesellschaft m.b.H. (KAGes))
Gesundheit Österreich GmbH
Ecoplus. The Business Agency of Lower Austria
Lower Austrian Healthcare Agency (NÖ Landesgesundheitagentur)
University of Applied Sciences of Vienna
Museum of the City of Vienna
Wiener Stadthalle Betriebs- und Veranstaltungsgesellschaft m.b.H.
ÖGK – Österreichische Gesundheitskasse
Franziskus Spital GmbH
Fonds Gesundes Österreich
Red Cross Austria, regional association Lower Austria
Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK)
Wolf Theiss
Wolf Theiss‘s public procurement practice advises on large-scale tenders on both contractor and bidder sides for clients in sectors such as construction, IT, public transport and real estate. The team maintains close relations with other practice groups including regulatory and IP/IT, which allows it offer seamless advice to international and domestic clients. Manfred Essletzbichler leads the practice and is well versed in structuring and conducting tenders and supply contracts. Sebastian Oberzaucher and Silvia Fessl are co-heads with comprehensive experience in public procurement matters.
Practice head(s):
Manfred Essletzbichler; Sebastian Oberzaucher; Silvia Fessl
Testimonials
‘The Wolf Theiss team is very responsive, they allocate best professionals to work on our projects. Other than that, I would like to mention how result oriented the team members are, all we need is to communicate them our goal and objectives, the rest of the work will be reliably done.’
‘We know Manfred Essletzbichler not only as an innovative and professional lawyer but also as a strong team leader that takes control over the whole working process of his team and takes responsibility. Manfred is always aware of even smallest details of our projects and certainly has a hands-on mentality. I am very happy about our co-operation and would with no doubt recommend Manfred as the best procurement lawyer in Austria.’
‘Sebastian Oberzaucher has very deep knowledge of the Austrian procurement law, which we could witness during our work process. He is innovative, can quickly adapt to changes that take place now and then. He is a strong leader and a great professional. As for his personal characteristics, he is a person who can step in your shoes and this is very important for us to know that a lawyer knows everything about the client’s needs.’
‘Two things I want to point out in particular are 1. the speed and 2. the quality of their support.’
‘Manfred Essletzbichler – exceptional knowledge in procurement law.’
‘It is very much appreciated that there is a large and diverse team, professionals with extraordinary knowledge and broad expertise. We work with them in the field of art where they have exceptional insights and feeling for the necessity of discretion.’
‘I have worked with Silvia Fessl. She has outstanding legal skills and her ability to think out of the box is exceptional. Silvia Fessl is able to find fast and creative solutions and has outstanding market knowledge regarding art and culture. She is able to communicate legal problems in a way that makes them understandable for non-jurists.’
‘We asked for legal support for requests for quotation for federal procurement law projects. The team had experience in exactly what we needed. We received valuable information already at the opening presentation. The billing is exact and the documentation for it transparent.’
Key clients
Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region (VOR) GmbH
KELAG Group
Vienna Airport (Flughafen Wien AG)
Lifebrain S.r.l. and its Austrian affiliates
Government of Lower Austria (Amt der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung)
Meridiam SAS
FM-Plus Facility Management GmbH
Abfallwirtschaftsverband Liezen
City of Waidhofen
University of Vienna
FH Wiener Neustadt Betriebs GmbH
Österreichische Gesundheitskasse
Austrian Federal Railways (Österreichische Bundesbahnen)
Schutzgebietsverwaltung Wildnisgebiet Dürrenstein
NÖ Landesgesundheitsagentur
Wiener Gesundheitsverbund (Vienna Hospital Association)
Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Projektentwicklungs- und Baumanagement GmbH
Ing. Hans Bodner Baugesellschaft mbH & Co KG
Nestlé Österreich GmbH
Bonaventura Infrastruktur GmbH
Vereinigte Bühnen Wien GmbH
SVD Büromanagement GmbH
Bracco Österreich GmbH
Cardinal Health Austria 504 GmbH
Global Blue Austria GmbH
Avia Partner SAS
Demner, Merlicek & Bergmann Werbegesellschaft mbH
Albertina
KHM-Museumsverband
Museum für angewandte Kunst
Schloß Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebsges.m.b.H.
Belvedere
Wiener Wohnen Kundenservice GmbH
Bauunternehmung GRANIT Gesellschaft m.b.H.
City council of Vienna
PORR Group
ÖSTU-Stettin Hoch- und Tiefbau GmbH
Delta Baumanagement GmbH
Schneidereit GmbH
HOCHTIEF Infrastructure GmbH
Fairtiq
CargoMon Systems GmbH
Meona GmbH
Diehl Metering GesmbH
Johann Mödlagl GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising the Vienna Hospital Association on all aspects of the investment and restructuring programme of all Vienna hospitals (all hospital and health care infrastructure by the City of Vienna) over the next five years.
- Advised Verkehrsbund Ost-Region (VOR) GmbH on numerous matters regarding the reorganisation of the ordering regime for (subsidised) public passenger transport services as well as advise on ‘Intelligent Transport Systems’ and elaboration of a general rule based on the PSO-Regulation.
- Advising numerous renowned cultural institutions and museum operating companies in connection with e.g. tender procedures for worldwide art transport; Europe-wide negotiated procedure concerning the procurement of general planning services for the implementation of the project ‘Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Chamber – extension of showrooms’; advising the Albertina Museum with regard to a tender procedure concerning security services and others.
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH
A leading practice in the public procurement sphere, CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH advises clients on the full spectrum of procurement procedures and related litigation, with particular strengths in the healthcare and infrastructure sectors. National and large cross-border PPP projects form part of the team’s portfolio. Construction, TMT, transport, and waste management are other areas where the firm is routinely active. Bernt Elsner is the global head of the CMS public procurement practice group and has longstanding experience in matters including tender proceedings, procurement litigation and compliance. Robert Keisler and Thomas Hamerl are also noted for their expertise in this area.
Practice head(s):
Bernt Elsner
Other key lawyers:
Robert Keisler; Thomas Hamerl
Testimonials
‘Very competent in public procurement law and administrative law.’
‘Robert Keisler is a very competent lawyer with high experience in administrative proceedings as well as public procurement procedures.’
‘The law firm covers all essential areas of economic law that a company needs and is also active worldwide through its network, so you can work on a one-stop-shop principle.’
‘Dr Bernt Elsner: has been known for decades as a proven expert in public procurement law from the client’s as well as from the contractor’s side. Due to his many years of experience, he is able to summarise and prepare even the most complex issues related to public procurement law in combination with technical and commercial questions in the shortest possible time. Always available, reliable and helpful!’
Key clients
Alstom Transport Deutschland
Münze Österreich
Österreich Werbung
Swietelsky Tunnelbau
Plasser & Theurer
Statistik Austria
Strabag AG
nöGIG
Leyrer + Graf
Porr Beteiligungen
hospitals Projektentwicklungsges.m.b.H
Total Firestop
Upnano
Sanifair / Tank & Rast
ELL European Locomotive Leasing
Gebrüder Haider
Medizinische Universität Wien (Medical University of Vienna)
VNext
Work highlights
- Representing Alstom Transport Deutschland GmbH in several procedures concerning a frame agreement for the design, manufacture and supply of double-deck electric multiple units.
- Advising Austrian Statistics on an open public tender for the provision of data for the calculation of house, apartment and land price indices and successfully carrying out this procedure.
- Advising Austrian Mint on an open tender to award a frame agreement concerning legal services.
DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Advising tenderers and public authorities on tender procedures and PPP-projects is the main focus of DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte GmbH’s construction and public procurement practice group. Architectural competitions and flexible framework agreements are also part of the firm’s portfolio, and its expertise in this space extends to cross-border procurement procedures. Practice head Oliver Sturm is specialised in PPP projects and construction-related matters. Dominik Zimm was promoted to partner in July 2021 and is well versed in start-up friendly procurement methods and e-tendering.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Dominik Zimm
Testimonials
‘Our DSC collaboration proved to be very competent, flexible in the availability and swift in the response. Their billing is fair and correct.’
‘We have been serviced and supported by Dr. Dominik Zimm: he is a most competent, diligent and committed professional who provided very useful legal advice orally and in writing. It was very easy to work with and he showed high empathy for our issues. The requested products he provided were most helpful.’
‘After the first interviews about the intended procurement a really complete and very advanced proposal for the various required documents was put on the table. This sped up the process of the preparation for the RFP significantly.’
‘Dominik Zimm masters all the legal aspects of public procurement with astonishing ease.’
‘The team is performing on an extremely high level and offers excellent knowledge in the wide range of law.’
‘Dr. Zimm offers always the highest possibility of operational readiness to find solutions for any problem. He has excellent communication skills and a high passion for his job. It is always a great pleasure to collaborate with him! Therefore I will recommend DSC and especially Dr. Zimm in any case!’
‘High level of training for all employees. Fast and reliable.’
‘Dominik Zimm is very obliging. Takes time for his customers and discussing all possibilities. He is particularly friendly and available at any time. His specialist knowledge is particularly high and his commitment is outstanding.’
Key clients
Vienna Public Transport (Wiener Linien GmbH & Co KG)
Austrian National Bank (Österreichische Nationalbank)
Federal State of Salzburg (Land Salzburg)
Federal State of Lower Austria (Land Niederösterreich)
University of Vienna (Universität Wien)
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (Universität für Bodenkultur Wien)
Voestalpine Metal Forming GmbH (voestalpine Krems Finaltechnik GmbH)
Rosenbauer Österreich Gesellschaft m.b.H.
Vienna Association of Hospitals (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund)
Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium für Finanzen)
Vienna Business Agency (Wirtschaftsagentur Wien)
Environment Agency Austria (Umweltbundesamt)
City of Vienna – Housing Company (Stadt Wien – Wiener Wohnen)
CASH MANAGEMENT AUSTRIA logistics for cash management and transport coordination LLC (GELDSERVICE AUSTRIA Logistik für Wertgestionierung und Transportkoordination G.m.b.H.)
Work highlights
- Advising the Vienna Public Transport Company on the procurement procedures regarding the construction works for the extension of the U2 and U5 subway lines in Vienna.
- Advising the Federal State of Salzburg on several procurement procedures regarding the construction of a new headquarters of the Federal State of Salzburg in the City of Salzburg (architectural competition, project management support, accompanying control).
- Advised the Vienna Association of Hospitals on the Europe-wide negotiated procurement procedure regarding framework agreements in three lots with three different tenderers per lot regarding business consulting services and accompanying services.
E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH
The public procurement practice at E+H Eisenberger + Herzog is ‘highly professional and experienced’ with ‘deep knowledge in a wide scope of legal areas’ and ‘creative in terms of designing innovative legal models'. The team is particularly specialised in the infrastructure, energy and utilities sectors, as well as in the procurement of complex services. Ulrike Sehrschön leads the team, advising contracting authorities and bidders on matters including tender proceedings before review bodies. Associate Stefanie Vonbank focuses on public procurement matters in the healthcare, energy, and infrastructure space.
Practice head(s):
Ulrike Sehrschön
Other key lawyers:
Stefanie Vonbank
Testimonials
‘Ulrike Sehrschön is super fast, competent and practice-/solution-oriented.’
‘Acting fast and absolutely professional.’
‘Deeply diving into the issue.’
‘Ulrike Sehrschön is one of the best attorneys in the Austrian market when it comes to public procurement. She knows every relevant decision and provides not only legal, but also strategic advice. Apart from Ms Sehrschön her associate Stefanie Vonbank is noteworthy.’
‘Ms Vonbank: She is very sharp and grasps the client’s legal needs quickly.
‘Highly professional and experienced, deep knowledge in wide scope of legal areas, creative in terms of designing innovative legal models.’
‘Highly professional and experienced, deep knowledge in a wide scope of legal areas.’
Key clients
Vienna Economic Chamber (Wirtschaftskammer Wien – WKW)
Bildungsplattform der Wirtschaftskammer Österreich GmbH
Austrian Academy of Sciences (Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften – ÖAW)
COFAG – Covid-19-Finanzierungsagentur des Bundes GmbH
Elektroaltgeräte Koordinierungsstelle Austria GmbH
via donau – Österreichische Wasserstraßen-Gesellschaft mbH
Work highlights
- Advised the Austrian Academy of Sciences (Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften – ÖAW) on multiple procurement procedures regarding the acquisition of highly specialised research equipment.
- Advising the Vienna Economic Chamber (Wirtschaftskammer Wien – WKW) on procurement procedures regarding the renovation of the headquarters of its Economic Promotion & Development Institute (WIFI).
- Advised Bildungsplattform der WKÖ Österreich GmbH on procurement procedures regarding the implementation of a large-scale virtual learning platform for all companies in Austria.
Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners
Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners‘ strength in public procurement lies in structuring joint ventures between public bodies and private entities as well as PPP projects. The firm is also active in the areas of procurement-related compliance and innovative procurement procedures, with a focus on the core areas of healthcare, architecture and civil engineering, real estate developments and infrastructure projects. Practice head Michael Hecht has extensive experience of advising domestic and international companies and public authorities on public procurement matters.
Practice head(s):
Michael Hecht
Key clients
Province of Lower Austria
Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft m.b.H.
City of Vienna
Work highlights
- Advised Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft m.b.H. (“BIG”) on the structuring of one of the first innovation partnerships in Austria.
- Advised the Province of Lower Austria on the procurement of complex service contracts in connection with Strategic Environmental Audit Procedures. fwp’s role included structuring and conducting the procurement procedure as well as drafting all documents and agreements.
FSM Rechtsanwälte DELETE
FSM Rechtsanwälte advises clients from the supply, services and construction sectors on tenders and other procurement-related issues. The firm is further known for its use of legal tech tools for automating the processing of tender documents or contracts. Karlheinz Moick constitutes one half of the practice lead with specialisations in award procedures and public tenders in the area of innovations. Fellow co-head Sebastian Feuchtmüller has a particular focus on construction projects and electricity network operators. He has also recently been involved in Covid-19-related procurement matters.
Practice head(s):
Karlheinz Moick; Sebastian Feuchtmüller
Key clients
Wiener Stadthalle Betriebs- und Veranstaltungsgesellschaft m.b.H.
BABEG Kärntner Betriebsansiedelungs- und Beteiligungsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Republic of Austria – Parliament
Vienna Healthcare Association
Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Projektentwicklungs- und Baumangement GmbH
Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology
Austrian Health Insurance Fond
Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbh
Foundation for Economic Education
Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH
ISTmobil GmbH
Austrian Energy Agency
Federal Research and Training Center for Forests, Natural Hazards and Landscape
Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Research
Work highlights
- Advised the Republic of Austria – Parliament on the award of services in the upper threshold range in connection with the relaunch of the entire web presence of the parliament.
- Advising the Wiener Gesundheitsverbund on various public procurement law matters, in particular by collecting data for subsequent public procurement procedures, comprehensive support in the handling of public procurement procedures and representation in court proceedings concerning tenders.
- Advising the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology in the design of the EAG in compliance with public procurement law within the framework of the legislative process. Also responsible for the handling of the tendering procedure for the commissioning of the future EAG processing agency.
Cerha Hempel
Public entities and infrastructure providers often turn to Cerha Hempel for questions relating to the procurement of infrastructure projects. The firm has registered a growth in workload on the bidder side in recent years as well as in bid rigging and self-purification cases. Public law litigation at both a national and EU level and advising the medical sector are additional strengths of the team, which is led by Georg Konrad, Stefan Huber and Michaela Siegwart.
Practice head(s):
Georg Konrad; Stefan Huber; Michaela Siegwart
Key clients
Wien Energie
CeMM – FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM FÜR MOLEKULARE MEDIZIN GmbH
Vienna Business University
Austrian Power Grid AG (“APG”)
Airport Klagenfurt
Coloplast
IST Austria
Consortium D-TOLL (Atlantia S.p.A., Kapsch TrafficCom AG, Autostrade Tech S.p.A.)
Stadler Rail Management AG
dentsu X GmbH
Traumatologische Gemeinschaft Burgenland
Österreichische Hochschülerinnen- und Hochschülerschaft (Austrian Union of Students)
Staytuned
Work highlights
- Advised Wien Energie on the impact of Covid-19 related questions of ongoing and planned tenders.
- Advised D-Toll consortium on the tender procedures regarding the Sale of the Shares in Toll Collect GmbH and Conclusion of a new Operating Agreement between the Federal Republic of Germany and Toll Collect GmbH.
- Advising companies of the Switzerland-based Stadler group on tender procedures regarding the development, manufacturing and delivery (and maintenance, if applicable) of trains for various Austrian railways.
KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH
KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH's public procurement practice is ‘extremely diligent and clear in its advice’ as well as ‘customer- and solution-oriented’. The firm focuses on the construction, IT, energy, healthcare, services, consulting and advisory services industries, and the cultural sector. Katharina Trettnak-Hahnl heads the team and has extensive experience in advising on public procurement procedures. Mats Schröder is also heavily involved in the firm’s procurement practice.
Practice head(s):
Katharina Trettnak-Hahnl
Other key lawyers:
Mats Schröder
Testimonials
‘Practical and business driven approach; competitive fees.’
‘We really appreciate the KWR team. Not only the partners but also the employees are extremely competent and service-oriented. KWR is worth every euro.’
‘Dr. Katharina Trettnak-Hahnl is an extremely competent lawyer. She is always available to us and answers within a short time. Her expertise is very valuable to us. We have completed some projects with her to our complete satisfaction.’
‘Expertise, reliability, professional.’
‘Dr. Trettnak-Hahnl and her team are extremely diligent and quick in their work, and always offer a solution even for the most tricky procurement related tasks.’
‘The quality of work is exceptionally good – many deliverables are ready to use with only minor amendments needed, this is extremely client-friendly.’
‘I have particularly appreciated how quick and client friendly their work ethics are. At the same time they are extremely diligent and clear in their advise. This makes them an always reliable partner and trusted advisor.’
‘Katharina Trettnak-Hahnl is a pleasure to work with, cooperative workstyle, at eye level, powerfully eloquent and always solution-oriented. Mats Schröder is a young lawyer with high potential with good soft skills and manners, well trained and with great capacity,’
Key clients
Wiener Linien GmbH & Co KG
Energy IT Service GmbH
EDA EnergiewirtschaftlicherDatenaustausch GmbH
B&F Wien – Bestattung und Friedhöfe GmbH
Friedhöfe Wien GmbH
Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH
Wiener Netze GmbH
Wien Energie GmbH
COVID-19 Finanzierungsagentur des Bundes GmbH (COFAG)
Wien 3420 Aspern Development AG
Verein „Österreichs E-Wirtschaft“
Versicherungsanstalt öffentlich Bediensteter, Eisenbahnen und Bergbau (BVAEB)
Celebi Ground Services Austria GmbH
FACILITYCOMFORT Energie- und Gebäudemanagement GmbH
Nipro Medical Austria GmbH
Hasenöhrl Bau GmbH
Land Burgenland (Amt der Burgenländischen Landesregierung)
Land Niederösterreich (Amt der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung)
Meissl Architects ZT GmbH
Montanuniversität Leoben
Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH
HOSPESGrundstückverwaltungsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Wolfgang Traussner Bau GmbH
Felbermayr Bau GmbH & Co KG
FCP – Fritsch, Chiari & Partner ZT GmbH
FCC Austria Abfall Service AG
Nationalfonds der Republik Österreich für Opfer des Nationalsozialismus
Work highlights
- Carried out and accompanied the tender procedure (covering the entire EU) for EDA Energiewirtschaftlicher Datenaustausch GmbH/ Energy IT Service GmbH as the advisor to the awarding body.
- Represented Felbermayr in two review proceedings before the Salzburg Administrative Court.
- Advised the BVAEB on a tender procedure regarding the refurbishment of a large office building (inner-city object).
Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partners (SCWP Schindhelm)
Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partners (SCWP Schindhelm) advises clients, particularly those from the region of Upper Austria, on the whole range of public procurement related matters. Covid-19, public health, road safety, and transport are some of the topics that have featured in its recent workload. Hanno Liebmann leads the team and has specialist knowledge of transport law and infrastructure projects. 2021 saw three partner promotions in the practice: Edwin Scharf, Jana Seywald and Stella Zankl.
Practice head(s):
Hanno Liebmann
Other key lawyers:
Edwin Scharf; Jana Seywald; Stella Zankl
Testimonials
‘The team always tries to achieve the best for the client. Should somebody not be able to precisely clarify a topic, further specialists are called in so that there is never any legal risk for the client.’
Key clients
Federal State of Upper Austria
Federal State of Salzburg
Bundespensionskasse AG
Schiene OÖ GmbH
Oö. Theater und Orchester GmbH
Elin GmbH
Oberösterreichische Gesundheitsholding GmbH
Kepler Universitätsklinikum GmbH
Soravia Group and Soravia Equity GmbH
Energie AG Oberösterreich Tech Services GmbH
Xenocs SAS
Salzburg AG für Energie, Verkehr und Telekommunikation
Ardex Baustoff GmbH
ASFiNAG – Autobahnen- und Schnellstraßen- Finanzierungs-AG
Ärztekammer für Oberösterreich
Fawo GmbH
Business Upper Austria
Work highlights
- Advising on tenders for the set-up and operation of antigen testing and vaccination lines in the whole of Upper Austria.
- Advising on the procurement of 70 hybrid tram-train vehicles.
- Advising one of Austria’s largest hospitals on the first tenders for construction of a new €220m children’s hospital unit.
Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte) accompanies clients from the preparation through to execution of tenders, and is sought after by public bodes and companies from sectors including life sciences, gaming, and the export industry, among others. The firm excels in providing seamless advice in cooperation with other practice groups including M&A, real estate, and IP. The representation of clients before public review and appeal authorities in regards to procurement matters is also part of the team’s service portfolio. Counsel Johannes Stalzer heads the practice and is regularly sought after for his experience in cross-border infrastructure projects.
Practice head(s):
Johannes Stalzer
Testimonials
‘Schoenherr has been a leading law firm in Austrian for decades and can advise on almost any legal aspects in Austria and abroad to a very high quality.’
‘Working with Johannes Stalzer and his team is refreshingly uncomplicated and efficient.’
‘They cover the full spectrum of areas of law and work interactively.’
‘Johannes Stalzer understands the problem immediately and works out a solution very efficiently.’
‘Good know-how and feeling of public procurement sector.’
‘Flexible, know-how, pragmatic approach.’
Key clients
WienIT
Albertina
Technisches Museum Wien
Thales Austria GmbH
TIWAG Tiroler Wasserkraft AG
Neue Heimat Tirol
Wiener Netze GmbH
Bundesrechenzentrum GmbH
Wiener Krankenanstaltenverbund (Vienna Hospital Association)
EBRD
Work highlights
- Advising EBRD on electricity market reform projects in Georgia and Uzbekistan.
- Advising the Vienna Technical Museum on all aspects of an EU-wide tender for the re-design and construction of new exhibition areas.
Binder Grösswang
Situated in the wider regulatory practice group at Binder Grösswang, the public procurement team advises private companies, service providers, contracting authorities and public companies on contentious and non-contentious matters. The department often works with large international law firms in cross-border issues and is well versed in representing non-EEA investors in public procurement proceedings. Practice head Johannes Barbist has notable strength handling matters in the energy, transport, life sciences, and services industries.
Practice head(s):
Johannes Barbist
Testimonials
‘Johannes Barbist we were very impressed and satisfied.’
‘Mr. Barbist was attentive and flexible, he quickly understood the situation we were in and provided pertinent and knowledgeable legal counselling and assistance. We were very happy with the dialogue and assistance we received.’
‘Breadth and depth of practice areas covered within the firm.’
‘Highly responsive and constructive. Johannes Barbist – strong on regulatory, public procurement, state aid and FDI.’
DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Life sciences and healthcare are the main focus points of DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH's public procurement practice. In this space, the firm advises on issues including vaccine tenders and healthcare IT contracts. Additionally, defence and security and procurements to enhance cybersecurity are other strengths of the team headed by Bernhard Müller.
Practice head(s):
Bernhard Müller
Testimonials
‘Long term relationship with the client which means Dorda knows our products, our former litigation and cases in tenders and is able to serve well our needs.’
‘Excellent legal advice, reliable and detailed assessment. Law firm is able to reflect our long-term relationship in billing.’
‘Mr Bernhard Müller for public procurement – always reactive and very approachable, able to explain law in a way business can understand.’
Key clients
AGFA Healthcare
AMZ Arbeitsmedizinisches Zentrum für Industrie, Handel & Gewerbe GmbH
Arbeitsgemeinschaft “Nichtsesshaftenhilfe”
bioMérieux Austria
DIF Capital Partners
DIF Infrastructure IV (DIF IV)
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
G4S
HAGRO -Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Technology
PremiQaMedGroup
Work highlights
- Represented the best bidder G4S in a review procedure concerning the guarding of all official buildings in the province of Lower Austria.
- Represented AMZ in the public procurement law declaratory and review proceedings before the Vorarlberg Regional Administrative Court, concerning the performance of Covid-19 tests.
- Advised DIF Capital Partners on its divestment of shares/interests held in an Austrian PPP project with two hospitals in Vienna.
KPMG Law in Austria
KPMG Law in Austria’s team has a particular focus on tender award and review procedures within public procurement, with companies from the healthcare, IT and infrastructure sectors accounting for its key clients. The practice has also recently acted for an increasing number of businesses in the railway industry. Franz Josef Arztmann heads the public sector practice group and has extensive experience in advising contracting authorities and tenderers.
Practice head(s):
Frank Josef Arztmann
Other key lawyers:
Stefan Niederstrasser
Key clients
Schieneninfrastruktur-Dienstleistungsgesellschaft (SCHIG mbH)
Work highlights
- Advised SCHIG mbH on a complex tender procedure for auditing services in connection with the control of compensation amounts agreed in public service contracts for transport services as well as in a tender procedure for IT programming services regarding special databases for rail transport services.
bpv Hügel
With a presence in Brussels, the procurement practice at bpv Hügel can seamlessly advise on national and EU-related procurement cases. The firm is specialised in disputes before administrative authorities and administrative courts, thus regularly representing clients in review proceedings. Christian Schneider leads the team, with Florian Neumayr and Christian Macho also additional key contacts in the department.
Practice head(s):
Christian Schneider
Other key lawyers:
Florian Neumayr; Christian Macho
Key clients
Marktgemeinde Maria Enzersdorf
Arthrex
Pulmetall
Otis
Kostmann
Work highlights
- Advised Pulmetall with regard to several complex procurement matters that raised, inter alia, the novel question of law to what extent old assignments may constitute a reason for exclusion from current proceedings.
- Continuous advice with regard to all important procurement matters of Otis Austria.