Definition
A contract awarded without a formal tender procedure, allowed only below national value limits.
The German entry has the full definition with country details and a practical tip. Read this term in German
Legal basis
- DE§ 55 Abs. 2 BHO (Bund); Landesrecht
- AT§ 31 Abs. 11 und § 46 BVergG 2018
- CHArt. 21 BöB, Anhang 4 Ziff. 2 BöB; IVöB 2019
Sources
- § 55 BHO(opens in a new tab)
- § 46 BVergG 2018 (RIS)(opens in a new tab)
- Vergaberechtsgesetz 2026, BGBl. I Nr. 8/2026 (RIS)(opens in a new tab)
- BöB Anhang 4, Schwellenwerte 2026 und 2027 (Fedlex)(opens in a new tab)
- Kanton Basel-Landschaft, Schwellenwerte IVöB 2026 bis 2027 (19.12.2025)(opens in a new tab)
As of 7 October 2026
This glossary is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. The applicable statutory text prevails. Legal status: 7 October 2026.