Glossary · Selection and award

Most economically advantageous tender (MEAT)

German: Wirtschaftlichstes Angebot

Definition

The tender with the best price-quality ratio, not necessarily the lowest price.

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

Legal basis

  • DE§ 127 Abs. 1 GWB, § 58 VgV
  • AT§ 91 Abs. 4 und 5, § 142 BVergG 2018
  • CHArt. 41 BöB
  • EUArt. 67 RL 2014/24/EU

This glossary is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. The applicable statutory text prevails. Legal status: 7 October 2026.

German
Wirtschaftlichstes Angebot
Austria
Technisch und wirtschaftlich günstigstes Angebot („Bestbieterprinzip“)
Switzerland
Vorteilhaftestes Angebot

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