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Articles, guides and news from the public procurement field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CNSC Complaints: 2025 Statistics and Trends
Analysis of the most common complaint reasons and admissibility rates by procedure type.
How to Prepare a Winning Bid: Complete Checklist
Complete verification checklist for preparing and submitting an error-free bid.