Public procurement
Public procurement lawyers in Hannover, Germany
Win public contracts, run tenders compliantly and challenge decisions effectively – with a certified specialist in public procurement law on your side.
German public procurement: deadlines, formalities and strategy
German federal, state and municipal authorities award contracts worth billions every year. Bidders must master strict formal requirements, suitability evidence and short deadlines – a missing document can lead to exclusion without a second chance.
We advise domestic and foreign bidders as well as contracting authorities under the German Act against Restraints of Competition (GWB), the Procurement Ordinance (VgV), VOB/A and the sector rules. Our team includes a certified specialist in public procurement law, and we represent clients before the public procurement tribunals and higher regional courts.
Our public procurement services
Typical cases from our practice
What mandates in this area often look like – from the first call to the solution.
Exclusion over a missing declaration
Situation: A construction company is excluded because a declaration was allegedly missing; the standstill period is running.
Our approach: We check whether the declaration was required and could have been requested later, file a complaint and prepare an application for review to stop the award.
Product-specific specification
Situation: A software vendor finds that the specification is tailored to a competitor’s product.
Our approach: We draft targeted bidder questions and complain about the breach of product neutrality before the bid deadline expires.
Municipality planning IT procurement
Situation: A municipality wants to procure new software including maintenance.
Our approach: We estimate the contract value, recommend the procedure, draft criteria and support the tender up to the award.
Note: These examples are anonymised, typical scenarios. They do not describe specific mandates and do not promise any outcome – every case is assessed individually.
Four steps to a solution
Your contacts
Depending on the matter, we combine attorneys and – where technology is involved – patent attorneys in one team. All our lawyers advise in English.
Karoline BehrendAttorney · Certified Specialist in Public Procurement Law
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M.Attorney · Certified Specialist in IP Law · Certified Specialist in Copyright & Media Law
Andreas FriedleinAttorney
Detailed profiles are available in German.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the standstill period before award in Germany?
Above EU thresholds, the contract may only be awarded 15 calendar days after the information to unsuccessful bidders, or 10 days if sent electronically or by fax.
When must a breach be challenged?
Recognised breaches must be raised with the contracting authority within ten calendar days; breaches apparent from the notice or documents by the bid deadline at the latest.
Can foreign companies take part in German tenders?
Yes. Above EU thresholds, tenders are open to bidders from the EU and, depending on trade agreements, from other countries.
Your lawyer for Public Procurement in Germany
Tell us about your matter. We usually reply within one business day – faster where deadlines apply.
Georgstrasse 48 · 30159 Hannover · Germany
Phone +49 511 35 73 56-0
Email hannover@fachanwalt-hannover.com
Mon–Thu 8:00–17:30 · Fri 8:00–17:00 (CET) · Video meetings available