What is the public procurement law in Norway?

1. Overview In Norway, the public procurement legislation is set out in one general framework law and various corresponding regulations. The general framework law (the Public Procurement Act) applies to all public contracts (above NOK100,000), and sets out the general procurement principles.

Does Norwegian procurement law require prior notification?

There is no requirement for prior notification in Norwegian procurement law. Section 25-2 of the Procurement Regulation requires the contracting authority to set a standstill period of at least ten days, counted from the day after the notice of the chosen supplier has been sent.

Who can file a complaint against a supplier in Norway?

In practice, the complaint will be lodged by a supplier that participated in the competition. For cases involving claims of illegal direct procurement, anyone can file a complaint. In order to bring a case before the courts in Norway, the applicant must demonstrate a sufficient legal interest in the case.

Who reviews the awarding authority's decisions in Norway?

The body responsible for the review of the awarding authority’s decisions in Norway is the Norwegian Complaints Board for Public Procurement (KOFA). KOFA handles complaints and can issue advisory opinions and impose fines in certain cases. Furthermore, the Norwegian courts play a crucial role in reviewing decisions made by awarding authorities.