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Contracting Authority

Institution or company that conducts a tender and awards the contract.

What is a Contracting Authority?

The contracting authority (German: Auftraggeber) is the institution that conducts a tender and awards the contract. There are different types in public procurement law:

Types of Contracting Authorities

  • Public contracting authorities (§ 99 GWB)

    • Federal, state, municipal governments
    • Public law institutions
    • Associations of public authorities
  • Sector contracting entities (§ 100 GWB)

    • Energy, water, transport sector
    • Public and private companies
  • Concession grantors (§ 101 GWB)

    • For works and service concessions

Authority's Obligations

  • Transparent procedure
  • Equal treatment of all bidders
  • Non-discrimination
  • Documentation requirement
  • Economic use of public funds

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