Public Procurement
The regulations for public procurement are dynamic and constantly evolving. The consequences of making mistakes in the procurement process can be dramatic, both for the contracting authority and the bidder. The lawyers at Advokatfirma Tofte provide assistance at all stages of a public procurement, and often act as a sparring partner for contracting authorities in connection with the implementation of public procurements. Our lawyers have extensive experience in assisting both on the procurement and bidder side, with a variety of different issues within the regulations for public procurement. Advokatfirma Tofte has the largest professional community in public procurement in southern Norway.
Procurement law intersects with other areas of law such as construction law and administrative law. Advokatfirma Tofte have lawyers with high competence in these areas as well, and can provide interdisciplinary teams tailored to each assignment, ensuring the right expertise and efficient processes.
- Our lawyers can contribute with, among other things:
- Evaluation of whether companies/public bodies are covered by the regulations for public procurement
- Assessment of whether a procurement falls under the regulations, and if so, which rules must be followed
- Assistance with procurement planning, assessment of competition format, and selection of contracts
- Preparation and quality assurance of competition documents
- Quality assurance of bids
- Assessment of whether a supplier meets the participation requirements of the competition, whether there are grounds for exclusion, and whether errors have been made in the procurement process
- Assistance with evaluation of bids
- Advice and assistance in connection with the negotiation process
- Assistance with justification for suppliers who are rejected or who do not win competitions
- Assistance with submission and processing of complaints, either on rejection or award of contract
- Assistance in connection with complaint cases for the Complaints Board for Public Procurement (KOFA) and as a legal representative in lawsuits and cases for interim injunctions, both for contracting authorities and bidders