Public Procurement & Defense Projects Advisory
Legal and strategic support for tendering, award, implementation and disputes in public procurement, defense acquisitions, infrastructure and strategic energy projects in Romania.
For OEMs, integrators, suppliers, engineering & construction groups, and international defense companies entering the Romanian and CEE market.
Why work with our Public Procurement & Defense team
We operate at the crossroads of public law, defense & security legislation, and practical tender execution — so you receive documents that pass verification, not just theory.
End-to-end procurement
We map the whole process: market consultation, participation, clarifications, award, contract signature and performance.
Defense & offset aware
We understand national security exemptions, offset / industrial cooperation logic and how foreign suppliers can qualify.
Contestation & litigation
Fast reactions for CNSC challenges, court actions, standstill periods and requests for documents from contracting authorities.
Investor-facing outputs
We produce memos, risk matrices and compliance opinions that can be used with parent companies, funds or boards.
What we do
Legal and strategic services for public tenders, defense & security acquisitions, EU-funded projects, PPPs and infrastructure procedures in Romania.
Tender preparation
We structure and review procurement documentation so that eligibility, experience and technical requirements are consistent — and can be proved fast.
- Review of award documentation (cahier des charges / specifications / forms).
- Mapping of qualification and selection criteria — consortiums, third-party support, subcontracting.
- Drafting participation / association / joint bidding agreements.
- Compliance opinions for management and group HQ.
- Risk matrix (grounds for exclusion, conflicts of interest, incompatibilities).
Clarifications & communication with authorities
We manage the dialogue with contracting authorities so your offer remains admissible and competitive.
- Drafting clarification requests and responses to requests from authorities.
- Negotiation and analysis of addenda / corrigenda to procurement documentation.
- Alignment of technical offer with legal and financial requirements.
- Support for e-procurement platforms (SICAP, EU systems).
- Recording of communication for future disputes.
Defense, security & industrial cooperation
We help defense and dual-use companies navigate national security rules, offset expectations and cooperation with Romanian industry.
- Advisory on procurement with defense / security exemptions.
- Industrial cooperation / offset arrangements and local content.
- Partnerships with state-owned or strategic Romanian entities.
- Alignment with EU/NATO programs and funding windows.
- Risk allocation between OEM and local integrator / representative.
CNSC & court challenges
When the procedure is flawed, we act quickly to protect your competitive position.
- Challenges before the Romanian National Council for Solving Complaints (CNSC).
- Subsequent court actions and representation.
- Requests for suspension / standstill extensions.
- Access to the procurement file and evidence.
- Settlement options to reduce delays and penalties.
Contract implementation
We stay on during performance to help you deal with variations, delays and additional works/services.
- Contract kick-off and compliance checklist.
- Support for price adjustment / variation orders.
- Claims for extensions of time and compensation.
- Back-to-back pass-through with subcontractors.
- Closing, warranties and liability management.
International suppliers & market entry
For non-Romanian and non-EU companies that need local representation to bid, contract and perform.
- Local representative / authorized agent structures.
- Review of commercial agency & distribution agreements.
- Setting up a Romanian SPV for public procurement.
- Localization of certifications, translations, PoAs.
- Briefings on anti-corruption, sanctions and export controls.
Start a procurement / defense mandate
Tell us what you need: public tender in Romania, defense procurement, challenge of an award, or local representation for an international supplier.
Membership & Recognition
Independent recognition and active memberships that reflect our European standards and trusted network.
