Public Procurement in the EU: A Practitioner's Guide

Public Procurement in the EU: A Practitioner’s Guide provides a clear, authoritative commentary on the EU’s public-procurement regime, focusing on the Directives and their implementation in national law. Peter Trepte explains the meaning and significance of the rules, highlights common problem areas, and offers practical guidance for real-world procurement procedures. The second edition incorporates major updates from the 2004 Directives, including new procedures, electronic procurement provisions, dynamic purchasing systems, electronic auctions, and revised utilities-sector rules. It also covers procurement rules applying to EU institutions and funded contracts, making it an essential reference for practitioners, advisers, and anyone navigating EU procurement frameworks.