Public procurement calls for careful scrutiny, particularly in infrastructure projects, cross-border tenders and regulated sectors. We work with clients to manage pre-bid risk, check compliance with tender specifications, and challenge arbitrary disqualifications or mala fide award decisions before courts and tribunals.
Our tender lawyers advise bidders and tendering authorities in sectors including power, energy and the supply of equipment and machinery, from eligibility and bid submission to award and performance.
Beyond procurement, we help clients allocate risk in their commercial contracts. Addressing performance securities, milestones and payment mechanisms at the drafting stage helps to reduce disputes during the life of the contract.
We also assist our clients in tender disputes, by initiating and defending claims for breach of the tender contract.
What the practice covers
- Review of tender documents and eligibility conditions
- Bid challenges and writ petitions arising from award decisions
- Drafting and negotiation of supply and services contracts
- Disputes relating to performance guarantees and letters of credit
- Contractual disputes and arbitration