Public Procurement

The public sector purchases goods, services and construction and building works for close to NOK 520 billion a year, and the market is steadily growing.

The consequences of taking a false step in a procurement process may be dramatic, for both the contracting authority and the service provider. At the same time, it is often difficult to determine the limits of what is permissible, and to identify commercially reasonable solutions within the legal framework.

The regulatory framework for public procurement consists of detailed procedural provisions combined with overall general principles. Both must be mastered in order to determine the scope of action in specific cases. In addition, knowledge of underlying EU regulations and EU and EFTA Court case law is required.

Insight into the regulatory framework is therefore crucial for the contracting authorities and suppliers to manoeuvre properly and safely. In addition, strategic and commercial understanding is essential to ensure that the processes are properly implemented, and the contracts placed with the right supplier.

For several consecutive years, Wiersholm has been ranked number 1 in public procurement by national and international publications. We represent a unique combination of legal expertise, practical insight and commercial understanding that together spells the best strategic advice for both contracting authorities and suppliers.