The report was approved in the committee by 28 votes in favour and two against, with no abstentions. It is due to be voted in September’s plenary session.
The excessive use of the lowest price as the primary award criterion and the need to support SMEs’ participation in tenders are among the issues addressed in a report approved today.
Further information
Press release: Public procurement: MEPs call for better implementation and use of quality criteria
Subject file on Public Procurement
Press release: Public procurement: MEPs call for better implementation and use of quality criteria
Subject file on Public Procurement
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