Tenders in Switzerland

Designation of the procedures

According to Swiss regulations, the primary award procedures applied are designated as follows:

Liechtenstein procedural designation	Swiss procedural designation
Direct award	Freehand procedure
Negotiated procedure	Invitation procedure
Non open procedure	Selective procedure
Open procedure	Open procedure

Cantonal thresholds

The thresholds of the individual cantons in the range of national thresholds, for the different award procedures, are listed on the homepages of the respective cantons. If you have any questions, please contact the public procurement office.

International thresholds

Switzerland is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and has signed the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). As a result, tenders in Switzerland must be published internationally starting at the WTO thresholds.

Publication of tenders in the range of national thresholds

The publication of tenders in the range of national thresholds can be found in the official gazettes of the individual cantons. In addition, some cantons publish them on the SIMAP (Système d'Information sur les marchés publics en Suisse) Homepage.

Publication of tenders in the area of international thresholds

The publication of contracts in the range of international thresholds can be found in the official gazettes of the individual cantons. In addition, some cantons publish them on the SIMAP (Système d'Information sur les marchés publics en Suisse) Homepage.

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Laws

Kundmachung Schwellenwerte ÖAWG Kundmachung Schwellenwerte ÖAWSG ÖAWG ÖAWSG ÖAWSV

ÖAWV

Contact persons

Wendelin Lampert [email protected] +423 236 6270
Dr. Andrea Quaderer [email protected] +423 236 6278

Link Website: https://www.llv.li/en/national-administration/specialized-unit-for-public-procurement/information-for-applicants-offers-and-contractors/tenders-in-switzerland