Tendering authorities and bidders alike come to Wolf Theiss for assistance with procurement processes for construction and infrastructure projects, medical facilities, equipment and services, and management and refurbishment services for cultural institutions. The firm's efforts on this front are spearheaded by Manfred Essletzbichler, who structures tenders for road, rail and air planning and construction services, and Sebastian Oberzaucher, whose expertise lies in healthcare, IT and infrastructure projects. Silvia Feßl stands out for her expertise in helping cultural institutions procure key services, while Johann Hwezda, who was made partner in October 2025, is well versed in the procurement of planning and construction services.
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Testimonials
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- 'Silvia Feßl and her team support us in specific procurement issues in the art transport sector and EU-wide tenders. We value their professional expertise in the processes ensuring a smooth process without any objections.'
- 'Fast action and a practical perspective. Extensive expertise in the field of construction projects.'
- 'Quick responses; professional expertise in the processes, ensuring a smooth process without any objections; flexible, taking our specific needs into account.'
- 'As a public authority, we conduct numerous procurement procedures in the fields of construction and services. Wolf Theiss has proven to be a reliable partner, combining legal precision with pragmatic solutions and guiding us safely through complex processes.'
- 'Manfred Essletzbichler stands out for his experience and strategic perspective, while Johann Hwezda impresses with his analytical strength and strong commitment. Together, they make the team one of the strongest in public procurement.'
- 'The practice is unique in its thoroughness and speed, and managed to support us in a challenging IT procurement procedure so that it was completed in time and with no complaints.'
Key clients
- Abfallwirtschaftsverband Liezen
- ADB Safegate
- ALUKÖNIGSTAHL
- Amt der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung
- Albertina
- BERKA
- Bernegger
- BKH Lienz
- Demner, Merlicek & Bergmann Werbegesellschaft
- Diakonie Klinik Waiern
- E-Control
- Equans
Work highlights
Advised Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Projektentwicklungs- und Baumanagement GmbH, on multiple tenders for new hospital infrastructure in Vienna.
Represented the Government of Lower Austria regarding tenders for an architect for the renovation of the Landtag and on the development of a construction project for the University Hospital in Wiener Neustadt.
Advised the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere with regard to framework agreements, publishing calls and tenders, as well as several international tenders with bilingual procedures.
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Practice head
Manfred Essletzbichler; Sebastian Oberzaucher
Other key lawyers
Silvia Feßl; Wolfgang Lauchner; Johann Hwezda; Dominik König