EU Public Procurement: Part 1

What is the impact of European Legislation upon the procurement of construction projects?

EU Treaty Principles

The main EU Treaty principles applicable to procurement are:

1. Non-discrimination;
   
   
2. Equality of treatment;
   
   
3. Mutual recognition; and
   
   
4. Proportionality.
   
   

These principles are developed in the EU Procurement Directive.

EU Procurement Directive

The EU Procurement Directive applies where a public authority or a utility wants to acquire

1. Goods;
   
   
2. Services; or
   
   
3. Building or civil engineering works.