Public Procurement Litigation in Turkey: Processes, Rights and Solutions
While public tenders offer important opportunities for many companies, legal disputes and lawsuits are inevitable. In this article, we will discuss public procurement cases and processes in Turkey.
Public Procurement Processes and Violations
Public procurement processes in Turkey are regulated by the Public Procurement Law and relevant legislation. Violations and disagreements in these processes may cause companies to take legal action. Tender violations can occur in the following ways:
Bid rigging
Failure to comply with the provisions of the tender specifications
Irregularities in the tender process and acts contrary to the principle of equal treatment
Cancellation or cancellation of tender results
Public Procurement Litigation and Processes
The legal processes that can be applied in disputes related to public tenders are as follows:
Administrative applications: For irregularities and violations experienced in the tender process, first of all, applications should be made to the relevant administrative authorities.
Filing a lawsuit in administrative jurisdiction: If the decisions taken as a result of administrative applications are not satisfactory, a lawsuit can be filed in the administrative jurisdiction. Administrative courts and the Council of State examine such cases.
Criminal proceedings: Criminal proceedings can be applied for rigging in public tenders and for acts bearing a criminal element.The Role of the Lawyer in Public Procurement Litigation
In public procurement cases, lawyers can assist their clients by:
Detection of irregularities and violations in tender processes
Making administrative applications and following the process
Litigation in administrative jurisdiction and management of the process
Representation of the client in criminal proceedings
Success in Public Procurement Litigation with Karanfiloğlu Law and Mediation
As Karanfiloğlu Law and Mediation, we provide professional and effective services to our clients in public tender cases. Our expert lawyers are experienced in the detection of violations in tender processes and the management of legal processes. In this way, we protect the rights of our clients and ensure their success in public tenders.
As a result, public tenders in Turkey and legal disputes in this field are of great importance for companies. As Karanfiloğlu Law and Mediation, we work to provide the best service to our clients in public tender cases and processes.