Objective: Faster and More Practice-Oriented Procurement
With the promulgation of the Public Procurement Acceleration Act, the legislator sends a clear signal: public procurement procedures are about to become more efficient, faster and more practice-oriented. The aim is in particular to accelerate planning and tendering processes in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy and digitalisation. It is now certain: The Public Procurement Acceleration Act will enter into force on 1 July 2026.
Key Elements: More Flexible Procedures and Deadlines
The core of the Act is a further flexibilisation of procurement procedures. Contracting authorities are granted greater discretion, for example in choosing the type of procedure and setting deadlines. At the same time, bureaucratic hurdles are to be reduced and standardisation strengthened. This includes simplified suitability evidence and an increased use of digital processes.
Practical Impact for Contracting Authorities and Bidders
In practice, contracting authorities must promptly review and adapt their internal processes and procurement strategies. At the same time, the Act creates opportunities for companies to access public contracts more quickly – while facing higher demands on response times and bid quality.
Outlook: Application by Authorities and Review Bodies
It remains to be seen how the new rules will be applied in practice by contracting authorities and review bodies. Please refer to our previously published blog posts on this topic. We will closely monitor developments and keep you informed of practical implications.
