Introduction Joint ventures in Turkish public tenders are a common and strategically important participation model, especially in construction works, infrastructure projects, large service procurements, technology contracts, industrial supply tenders and projects requiring financial, technical or sector-specific expertise. A single company may not always have the required work experience, financial capacity, technical staff, machinery, local presence […]
Introduction Subcontracting in Turkish public procurement contracts is a critical legal issue for contractors, suppliers, service providers, construction companies, foreign investors and public authorities. In many public contracts, the contractor may need to use subcontractors for technical, operational or specialist parts of the work. This is particularly common in construction works, infrastructure projects, installation works, […]
Introduction Contractor liability in Turkish public procurement contracts is one of the most important legal issues for companies performing public contracts in Turkey. Contractors, suppliers, service providers, construction companies, subcontractors, consultants and foreign companies may face serious liability if they fail to perform public procurement contracts in accordance with the tender documents, technical specifications, administrative […]
Introduction Termination of public procurement contracts in Turkey is one of the most serious legal risks for contractors, suppliers, service providers, construction companies and foreign companies performing contracts with Turkish public authorities. Public procurement contracts are not ordinary private commercial agreements. They are governed by a special statutory framework, strict tender documents, administrative specifications, technical […]
Introduction Price difference in Turkish public procurement contracts is one of the most important legal and financial issues for contractors, suppliers, service providers and foreign companies doing business with Turkish public authorities. In a market affected by inflation, exchange rate movements, fuel costs, labour expenses, construction material prices and supply-chain fluctuations, the existence or absence […]
Introduction Electronic tender submission in Turkey has become one of the most important issues in Turkish public procurement law. For companies participating in public tenders, EKAP is no longer a secondary technical platform. It is now a central legal environment where tender documents are accessed, bids are prepared, electronic forms are completed, tender guarantees are […]
Introduction Public Procurement Board decisions in Turkey play a central role in the protection of bidder rights, the correction of unlawful tender procedures and the interpretation of Turkish public procurement law. In Turkish practice, the Public Procurement Board, known as Kamu İhale Kurulu, is the decision-making body of the Public Procurement Authority, known as Kamu […]
Introduction Bid evaluation criteria in Turkish public procurement law are among the most important issues for bidders, candidates, suppliers, contractors, service providers and foreign companies participating in public tenders in Turkey. A company may submit a commercially attractive offer, but the final tender result depends not only on price. The tender commission must evaluate whether […]
Introduction Public procurement compliance in Turkey is a critical legal issue for companies that participate in public tenders, supply goods to public institutions, perform service contracts, carry out construction works or cooperate with public-sector entities. Turkish public procurement is highly formal, document-based and deadline-sensitive. A company may have strong commercial capacity, a competitive price and […]
Introduction Work experience certificates in Turkish public procurement tenders are among the most decisive qualification documents for bidders. In many public tenders, especially construction works, service procurement, technical maintenance, consultancy-related procurements, infrastructure projects, software services, medical support services and complex goods supply tenders, a bidder’s ability to participate or remain in evaluation depends on whether […]