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The International Procurement Post: Autumn/Winter 2025

The International Procurement Post: Autumn/Winter 2025

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Dec 08 2025

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I am a partner and head of our international Public Procurement group in Denmark. Besides being one of Denmark's leading public procurement law specialists, I am co-head of our Copenhagen office and our international Public Procurement group.

Stuart Cairns

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UK

I am a London-based partner in our Commercial practice, focusing on public sector and utilities procurement, particularly in infrastructure. I have worked extensively with all manner of Government and regulated bodies both nationally and internationally.

Coming approximately a month after the European Commission issued its annual Delegated Regulations updating public contract thresholds, the UK, for the first time under the Procurement Act 2023, will introduce new public procurement thresholds applicable to UK public procurements.[1] The regular update of thresholds is intended to better reflect currency and price fluctuations and maintain compliance with the World Trade Organisation’s Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA).

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For more information contact Tom Ward and Elliot Levy

Germany

Infringement proceedings against Germany in public procurement law

The European Commission has decided to take Germany to the Court of Justice of the European Union because the Federal Republic of Germany has not properly transposed EU directives on public procurement into national law. The proceedings relate to Directives 2014/24/EU and 2014/23/EU and represent a significant step in the infringement proceedings.

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For more information contact Guido Bormann and Johannes Woltering

Italy

AI in tenders: A tool, not a free pass – The lesson from the Council of State

The ruling of the Council of State Section III dated October 20, 2025, no. 8092, offers a clear and balanced interpretation of the role of artificial intelligence in the preparation of technical bids by economic operators.

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For more information contact Massimiliano Castriconi

Netherlands

Procurement as a strategic lever: Can EU rules deliver competitiveness, green goals and fair markets?

On 15 October 2025, the European Commission published its Evaluation of the EU Public Procurement Directives, which were adopted in 2014.

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For more information contact Janneke Kohlen, Quirijn Mohr and Sander Wagemakers

Beware of bid rigging – Dutch competition authority dawn raids three construction companies!

On 17 November 2025, the Dutch Competition Authority (ACM) announced that it has dawn raided three construction companies and that it will further investigate these 3 construction companies due to alleged collusion between these companies to influence the outcome of a public tender (i.e. bid rigging).

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For more information contact Janneke Kohlen and Sander Wagemakers

Australia

Delivering city resilience through Australia’s water investment wave

AsCOP30 draws to a close, global conversations centre on how cities can become more resilient to climate, environmental and social challenges. The COP30 Action Agenda highlights adaptation, nature-based solutions, inclusive planning and innovative partnerships as essential for resilient urban communities.

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For more information contact Stuart Cairns

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