Definition
Part 4 of the Act against Restraints of Competition (GWB) and its ordinances above the thresholds; budget law and national rules below.
The German entry has the full definition with country details and a practical tip. Read this term in German
Legal basis
- DEGWB Teil 4, VgV, SektVO, VOB/A Abschnitt 2 (über § 2 VgV), § 55 BHO
- DEGesetz zur Beschleunigung der Vergabe öffentlicher Aufträge vom 12.05.2026, BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 137
Sources
- GWB (gesetze-im-internet.de)(opens in a new tab)
- VgV (gesetze-im-internet.de)(opens in a new tab)
- SektVO (gesetze-im-internet.de)(opens in a new tab)
- § 2 VgV(opens in a new tab)
- § 55 BHO(opens in a new tab)
- Gesetz zur Beschleunigung der Vergabe öffentlicher Aufträge, BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 137(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.