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This Law is a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework governing public procurement procedures, aimed at establishing transparent, competitive, and efficient practices aligned with European standards. It emphasizes principles such as legality, transparency, non-discrimination, and the promotion of sustainable development, forming the core of its policy objectives. The framework operates within the broader context of national and international law, including WTO agreements, and seeks to regulate the award, execution, and modification of public contracts, including special procedures like framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, and innovation partnerships. Key measures outlined include detailed procedures for public procurement, such as open and restricted tenders, competitive dialogue, negotiated procedures, and electronic auctions, with explicit criteria for qualification, selection, and award. The document specifies requirements for tender documentation, evaluation processes, and criteria for awarding contracts based on most economically advantageous tenders, considering price, quality, environmental, and social factors. It also delineates rules for handling abnormally low offers, contract modifications, and termination, alongside mechanisms for transparency, such as publication deadlines, access to documentation, and appeal processes. Institutional responsibilities are assigned to bodies like the Public Procurement Agency and the National Agency for the Resolution of Appeal, with defined timelines and procedural safeguards. Implementation strategies include mandatory publication of notices, electronic communication protocols, and detailed procedural rules for tendering, evaluation, and dispute resolution. The document prescribes specific timelines for each stage, mechanisms for civil society involvement, and procedures for handling conflicts of interest and irregularities. It also establishes secondary themes such as enforcement, sanctions, and the role of courts in dispute settlement, ensuring adherence to the legal standards set forth. Overall, the framework aims to harmonize national procurement practices with European standards, ensuring transparency, competition, and legal certainty in public procurement activities.
Title:
Law No. LP131/2015 “On public procurement”.
Country:
Republic of Moldova
Type of document:
Legislation
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