Public Supply and Public Works Contracts Award Directive

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE COORDINATING THE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF COMMUNITY RULES ON PROCEDURES FOR THE AWARD OF PUBLIC SUPPLY AND PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS

Stage: In force, reached 30 Dec 1989
In force: In force since 3 Jan 1990 · CELEX 31989L0665
Transposition deadline: 21 Dec 1991
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 3 Jan 1990

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Directive 89/665/EEC requires Member States to provide effective, rapid review of contract award decisions under the public supply and works directives. National review bodies must be able to order interim measures, set aside unlawful decisions and award damages. Member States had to comply by 1 December 1991. The Commission may flag clear infringements before contract conclusion.

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