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Articles, guides and news from the public procurement field.

Analysis 31 Jul 2026

Romania mandates green procurement just as the EU changes the rules of the game

On 9 September the Commission publishes the proposed Regulation replacing the 2014 directives, with quality worth at least 30% of the score. Romania has GPP obligations from 2026 but no platform, training or monitoring. Ireland shows the difference.

Analysis 28 Jul 2026

Nobody answers for what the state buys. Everybody answers for how.

The Otopeni terminal, 14 years of the A3 motorway with no petrol stations, and a 7.09 digital hygiene score share one common denominator: control checks the paperwork, not the purchasing decision.

News 13 Jul 2026

Weekly Review July 13, 2026: EU Directives Revision and eForms SDK 2.0

The EU prepares the proposal to revise the 2014 directives, eForms/TED enters the Release Candidate window (SDK 2.0), plus the TED calendar for July.

News 10 Apr 2026

April 2026 Updates: EU Directives, New ALOP and Updated Thresholds

Fundamental revision of European Directives in Q2 2026, impact of new ALOP, ANAP-World Bank workshop and new value thresholds.

Guides 15 Mar 2026

Complete PAAP 2026 Guide: What You Need to Know

Everything you need to know about preparing and updating the Annual Public Procurement Program in 2026.

Analysis 20 Feb 2026

CNSC Complaints: 2025 Statistics and Trends

Analysis of the most common complaint reasons and admissibility rates by procedure type.

Best Practices 15 Feb 2026

How to Prepare a Winning Bid: Complete Checklist

Complete verification checklist for preparing and submitting an error-free bid.

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