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Latvia25 Sep 2026Regulation

Latvia Makes Bid Rigging in Large Public Tenders a Crime

From 15 October 2026, bid rigging in Latvian public tenders of €750,000 or more (€1 million for works) is a criminal offence for the people involved, with up to five years in prison; companies stay under the Competition Council's fines.

Latvia27 Aug 2026Government decision

Latvia Puts Large State Procurements Under Review: What Bidders Need to Know

Every ministry and state company must justify each procurement from €140,000 (€1 million for works) and report to the Cabinet by 30 September.

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Tender news and analysis

Latvia Makes Bid Rigging in Large Public Tenders a Crime

Latvia Puts Large State Procurements Under Review: What Bidders Need to Know

Lithuania Plans Standard Construction Contracts Ahead of EU Procurement Reform

Three Weeks On: Who Wants What Changed in the EU's Procurement Draft

Finnish Machinery Tenders Written So Only One Maker's Machine Fits, Yle Finds

The EU Wants to Change How Public Tenders Are Scored: What the New Procurement Proposal Means for Bidders

Portugal Raises the Direct-Award Ceiling for Works to €150,000 and Invite-Only Consultations to €1 Million from 1 October

German Court Overturns Datteln's iPad-Only School Tablet Tender and Orders a Re-Run

Swiss Justice Minister Vetoes an Amazon Role in the E-ID Trust Registers, and Sovereignty Becomes a Procurement Factor

Lithuania Failed to Complete 59% of Planned Weapons Procurements in 2025, State Auditors Find

A Glass Wall Just Sank a €300 Million Tender: Helsinki's Port Tunnel Award Annulled

Estonia Drops Its National Procurement Tier from 1 November: What Changes for an SME Bidder

EU Procurement Thresholds 2026 and Rule Changes for SMEs

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