Glossary · Deadlines and thresholds

Standstill period

German: Stillhaltefrist (DE: Informations- und Wartepflicht)

Definition

The waiting time between notifying the award decision and signing the contract, giving bidders time to seek review.

The German entry has the full definition with country details and a practical tip. Read this term in German

Legal basis

DE§§ 134 und 135 GWB
AT§§ 143 und 144 BVergG 2018
CHArt. 42 Abs. 2 und Art. 56 Abs. 1 BöB
EUArt. 2a RL 89/665/EWG

Sources

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.

German: Stillhaltefrist (DE: Informations- und Wartepflicht)
Austria: Stillhaltefrist
Switzerland: keine eigene Stillhaltefrist; im Staatsvertragsbereich Vertragsschluss erst nach Ablauf der Beschwerdefrist
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