This process is subject to strict regulation, in particular Act No. 134/2016 Coll., on Public Procurement (ZZVZ). Due to its complexity and high level of formality, even a minor error can result in the loss of a significant contract or the invalidation of the entire tender procedure.
At NEST LEGAL s.r.o., we specialize in providing legal advice and representation to both contracting authorities and contractors in all types of procurement procedures, at all stages of the process – from the preparation of tender documentation, through the course of the procedure, to the resolution of any disputes before the Office for the Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) or administrative courts.
- Representation of public procurement contracting authorities
- Complete administration of the tender process, including: proposal for a suitable type of proceedings (open, restricted, negotiated procedure, etc.), compilation of tender documentation and commercial terms and conditions, setting of qualification and technical requirements, preparation of contractual documentation and preliminary market consultations
- Support in evaluating bids, including chairing the committee, preparing minutes and written reports
- Ensuring compliance with the law, including the contracting authority's information obligations under the Public Procurement Act
- Consulting in specific regimes, such as framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, or contracts co-financed by public subsidies
- Representation of public procurement suppliers
- Legal adviceat all stages of participation in the procurement procedure
- Preparation of applications and bidsin accordance with the tender documentation and the law
- Representation in communicationwith the contracting authority (requests for clarification, additional documents
- Handling of objectionsagainst the tender conditions or the outcome of the tender procedure
- Legal due diligenceof completed or ongoing tender procedures
- Representation before the Office for the Protection of Competition and courts
Regardless of whether we represent the contracting authority or the contractor, we offer legal representation in follow-up proceedings:
- Proceedings concerning objections and motions at the Office for the Protection of Competition.
- Proceedings concerning the review of the contracting authority's procedure and proposals to annul the decision.
- Appeals to administrative courts against decisions of the Office for the Protection of Competition.
Thanks to our extensive team of lawyers, long-term experience, and nationwide coverage, we provide our clients with comprehensive, fast, and practical legal assistance.
- Public procurement for supplies (purchases of technology, equipment, materials)
- Public procurement for services (IT, consulting, transportation, cleaning, building management
- Public contracts for construction work (construction, renovation, design activities)
- Above-threshold contracts
- Below-threshold contracts
- Small-scale contracts
- Open and restricted procedures
- Negotiated procedure with/without publication
- Competitive dialogue
- Framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems
- Erudition and specialization
Our team specializes in public procurement and has experience with projects ranging in value from hundreds of thousands to hundreds of millions of crowns. - Nationwide coverage
We operate throughout the Czech Republic – we represent clients before contracting authorities, the Office for the Protection of Competition, and courts in any region. - Practical and flexible approach
Our goal is always to find practical and effective solutions – whether you are a municipality, hospital, government agency, or technology company. - Comprehensive support
We offer legal support not only in public procurement, but also in related areas – labor, construction, copyright, competition, and tax law.
Public procurement is a legally and procedurally demanding discipline where mistakes can have serious consequences. At NEST LEGAL, we will help you not only avoid mistakes, but above all achieve what is really important – successfully concluded contracts, high-quality supplier selection, and the certainty that everything has been done in accordance with the law. We are ready to guide you through every step of the procurement process.
