DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich Rechtsanwälte GmbH provides ‘pragmatic, smart advice’ to contracting authorities at the city, state and federal level. Advising on construction, transport and IT projects, the practice assists across the lifecycle of contract tenders, from drawing up documentation to evaluating bids and ultimately selecting a winning bid. Heading the team is ‘one of Austria’s best lawyers in public procurement’, Oliver Sturm, who places particular emphasis on construction and PPP tenders, and ‘top procurement expert’ Dominik Zimm, a specialist in public health and public service procurement matters.

Schramm Öhler Rechtsanwälte is the firm of choice for municipal, state and federal public bodies looking to run tender processes, advising on the structuring of these projects, drafting critical contracts and overseeing the decision-making process to mitigate the risk of potential court challenges. Founding partners Johannes Schramm and Matthias Öhler oversee construction and PPP tenders for public authorities. Georg Zellhofer‘s areas of expertise include IT and healthcare tenders, while Christian Gruber handles transport and infrastructure procurement matters. Matters ranging from tourism to security services fall into Gregor Stickler‘s practice, with Andreas Gföhler providing additional capability in healthcare procurement procedures. Michael Weiner is well versed in handling procurement for healthcare-related IT services, and Hannes Pesendorfer tackles construction and maintenance service tenders.

With a ‘deep understanding of the procurement processes in Austria and Europe’, Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG acts for both public sector tendering authorities and bidders across a range of procurement projects. The practice’s leadership group consists of Manfred Essletzbichler and Sebastian Oberzaucher, both of whom handle tenders and bids for transport infrastructure, healthcare and IT projects, in addition to appearing for clients in challenges to tender awards. Silvia Feßl is noted for her expertise in supporting museums carrying out tendering processes for facilities and services, with Wolfgang Lauchner focusing on healthcare sector tenders.

Both bidder and tender-side matters form the core of CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s procurement work, assisting public authorities with the award of contracts for PPP transport and energy infrastructure projects, while also supporting bidders in structuring their offers and ensuring they remain in compliance with procurement regulations. Practice head Bernt Elsner uses his ‘extraordinary knowledge of public procurement law’ to tackle green procurement processes, with further experience in representing clients in post-award disputes. Healthcare procurement is a key aspect of Stefan Honeder‘s practice and he also handles construction-related disputes.

With particular expertise in healthcare procurement, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners advises a number of public authorities on the structuring of tenders and oversees their awards, and is also tasked with defending contracting decisions in challenges brought by unsuccessful bidders. Heading the team is Michael Hecht, who oversees tenders for PPP contracts issued by municipalities, states and federal authorities and also handles related environmental impact assessments. Bernhard Scherzer takes on issues of planning and environmental law alongside his procurement work.

FSM Rechtsanwälte deploys its ‘highly skilled lawyers’ in support of contract tenders issued by city and state authorities across a broad spectrum of projects including, inter alia, healthcare services, construction and R&D. Jointly heading the team are ‘leading expert in public procurement law’ Karlheinz Moick, who oversees tenders for medical devices, consulting and IT services, and Sebastian Feuchtmüller, a specialist in construction and energy procurement matters who also tackles contentious procurement issues. The ‘highly competent’ Sophie Reiter-Werzin acts in relation to PPP contracts for healthcare and research facilities and services, focusing on public authorities in the State of Carinthia.

With its ‘outstanding expertise’ in public procurement regulations, SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbH advises public authorities across Upper Austria on tendering for the construction or renovation of road and rail infrastructure and is also well versed in overseeing procurement procedures for healthcare operators and cultural landmarks. Practice head Edwin Scharf focuses his efforts on infrastructure procurement, assisting tendering authorities with setting up bidding processes, and is also instructed by bidders looking to bring challenges against award decisions. Hanno Liebmann offers considerable experience in both tender and bidder-side construction procurement advice, with particular expertise in the rail sector.

Schoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte) ‘can answer every question raised’ on procurement law, assisting tendering authorities with the drafting of documentation and subsequent execution of procurement proceedings, and also supporting bidders in putting forward proposals for infrastructure and energy tenders, among others. The ‘solution-oriented’ Johannes Stalzer heads the practice, specialising in the putting together of complex tenders centred on, inter alia, renewable energy, IT and marketing projects. In court, Stalzer represents clients in procurement-related disputes.

Cerha Hempel is active on both the tender and bidder-side of procurement matters, advising a number of state-owned companies on running Austrian and EU-compliant tenders in the transport and healthcare sectors, while also supporting bidders in structuring their offers. Practice head Michaela Siegwart focuses in particular on healthcare and life sciences procurement, often assisting hospitals with putting out tenders for medical devices, and is also called upon by public bodies following bid rigging allegations.

Heid und Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH supports public authorities looking to craft green tenders for transport, civil engineering and IT projects, with ancillary expertise in sustainability regulations and innovative contract structures. The core team consists of ‘quick thinker’ Stephan Heid, whose practice encompasses planning and construction tenders in relation to engineering, healthcare and mobility projects, Daniel Deutschmann, who offers ‘sharp analysis’ on construction services procurement and alternative contract models, and Berthold Hofbauer, a specialist in green procurement who also oversees healthcare and IT system contracting procedures.

KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH acts for a number of public bodies, including energy and medical services clients, on tender processes for construction projects, IT systems and consulting services. Team head Katharina Trettnak-Hahnl has a ‘high level of technical understanding’ of tender procedures, overseeing their structuring and also appearing for clients in court when facing post-award challenges. Mats Schröder assists contracting authorities with the setup of tenders and is also instructed by bidders requiring representation in the enforcement of awards.

Working closely with the firm’s M&A, banking and disputes team, Binder Grösswang takes on a broad variety of procurement tasks, including assisting bidders in preparing offers for tenders seeking IT services and representing clients in challenging award decisions. The practice is headed by Johannes Barbist, whose experience in state aid and competition law allows him to assist both tenders and bidders with remaining compliant with Austrian and EU regulations, and Regina Kröll, a specialist in regulatory issues.

KPMG Law - Buchberger Ettmayer Rechtsanwälte GmbH places an emphasis on advising bidders for healthcare supply and service procurement tenders. The practice is also instructed by contracting authorities placing tenders for both healthcare and infrastructure projects. Heading the practice is Franz Josef Arztmann, who assists public bodies with reaching compliant tender award decisions and defends them in review proceedings.