Public procurement

Public procurement is a highly regulated framework governing the award of public contracts in Lithuania and across the European Union. Based on EU procurement directives and national legislation, it demands strict adherence to the principles of transparency, equal treatment, non-discrimination, and proportionality. Because non-compliance can lead to bid exclusions, contract invalidation, financial corrections in EU-funded projects, or intense legal disputes, having experienced legal counsel is critical.

ECOVIS ProventusLaw‘s public procurement practice combines deep regulatory expertise with practical experience in complex procurement procedures and disputes. We advise clients on procurement compliance, bid strategy, and litigation across infrastructure, construction, energy, technology, and other public sector projects. Our experts assist clients at every stage of the process – from developing or interpreting complex tender specifications to providing robust representation.

Where procurement issues span multiple jurisdictions, we leverage the global strength of the ECOVIS network. Operating in over 90 countries worldwide, we seamlessly coordinate cross-border support to protect our clients’ interests both locally and internationally.

Our key expertise includes:

• EU and Lithuanian public procurement law
• Procurement compliance and structuring
• Bid preparation and tender support
• Contracting authority advisory
• Procurement disputes and litigation
• EU-funded procurement projects

Read more about our Baltic defence procurement compliance and advisory services in a separate section:

Public Procurement Compliance and Advisory

We provide legal advice on EU and Lithuanian public procurement law at all stages of procurement procedures, including:

• Application and interpretation of EU procurement directives and national legislation
• Structuring of procurement procedures and selection criteria
• Review of procurement documentation and compliance risks
• Legal assessment of tender requirements and award criteria
• Advisory on EU-funded procurement compliance

Our focus is on ensuring legally compliant, defensible, and efficient procurement processes.

Bid Support for Economic Operators

We assist suppliers and bidders in participating in public procurement procedures, including:

• Analysis of tender documentation and eligibility requirements
• Assessment of qualification and exclusion risks
• Bid preparation and compliance review
• Consortium and subcontracting structuring
• Support in cases of abnormally low bids and clarifications

We help clients reduce exclusion risks and improve bid compliance and competitiveness.

Advisory to Contracting Authorities

We advise contracting authorities on procurement design, implementation, and compliance, including:

• Structuring of procurement procedures and documentation
• Drafting of technical specifications and contract terms
• Definition of selection and award criteria
• Procurement risk assessment and mitigation
• Support during procurement audits and reviews

Our services ensure legally compliant procurement procedures that are robust against challenges.

Public Procurement Disputes and Litigation

We represent clients in public procurement disputes before administrative bodies and courts, including:

• Complaints before the Public Procurement Office
• Judicial review of procurement decisions
• Interim measures and suspension of procurement procedures
• Challenges to exclusion decisions and bid rejection
• Disputes on evaluation methodology and award decisions

We focus on fast, procedurally precise, and outcome-oriented dispute resolution.

EU-Funded and Cross-Border Procurement

We advise on procurement matters involving EU funding and cross-border participation, including:

• EU-funded procurement compliance requirements
• Cross-border tenders and international consortia
• Application of EU procurement principles in multi-jurisdictional projects
• Risk of audits and financial corrections
• Interaction with sector-specific regulatory frameworks

Key Issues in Public Procurement

• Procurement compliance and procedural legality
• Bid exclusion and rejection risks
• Evaluation and scoring disputes
• Procurement litigation and remedies
• EU funding compliance risks and audits