EU calls on Greece to amend procurement procedure

29 Nov 2010

Source:  IEWY News

The European Commission has decided to request Greece to ensure full compliance with EU public procurement rules in relation to the award of a contract for submarine battery kits.

The Commission is concerned that Greece has breached EU public procurement rules by including discriminatory requirements in the call for tenders, which would favour Greek products over similar products produced elsewhere in the EU.  The Commission considered unjustified the Greek authorities’ claim that the discriminatory requirements were necessary on national security grounds.

This formal request takes the form of a reasoned opinion. If Greece does not reply satisfactorily within two months, the Commission may refer the matter to the European Court of Justice.

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