In this episode of our public procurement law podcast, Johann Hwezda and Manfred Essletzbichler discuss potential pitfalls in service specifications – especially concerning leading products and equivalence.

Our procurement experts explain the differences between constructive and functional service descriptions, the legal requirements for leading products, and the importance of clearly defined equivalence criteria. The discussion also highlights common mistakes that can affect both contracting authorities and bidders. Additionally, Johann Hwezda and Manfred Essletzbichler explore when specifying a leading product is permissible and the documentation requirements that arise from it. Our experts emphasize that proper documentation is not only a legal necessity but also helps make procurement procedures more transparent and efficient.