Samarbete och konkurrens: "Joint bidding" inom offentlig upphandling
(2023) LAGF03 20232Department of Law
Faculty of Law
- Abstract (Swedish)
- Denna uppsats granskar det komplexa rättsläget kring "joint bidding" inom offentlig upphandling och analyserar specifikt konsekvenserna av uteslutningsgrunden i 13 kap. 3 § p. 4 LOU. Uppsatsen undersöker i vilken utsträckning konkurrensrätten kan tillämpas på "joint bidding" och hur uteslutningsgrunden påverkar denna samarbetsform vid offentliga upphandlingar. Konkurrensrättens centrala roll i att förhindra kartellbildning och säkerställa marknadseffektivitet ställs mot behovet av samarbeten vid stora offentliga projekt. Utmaningen ligger i att definiera det "objektivt nödvändiga" samarbetet för att undvika överdriven begränsning av konkurrensen. Uppsatsen betonar behovet av tydligt formulerade krav i offentliga upphandlingar för att... (More)
- Denna uppsats granskar det komplexa rättsläget kring "joint bidding" inom offentlig upphandling och analyserar specifikt konsekvenserna av uteslutningsgrunden i 13 kap. 3 § p. 4 LOU. Uppsatsen undersöker i vilken utsträckning konkurrensrätten kan tillämpas på "joint bidding" och hur uteslutningsgrunden påverkar denna samarbetsform vid offentliga upphandlingar. Konkurrensrättens centrala roll i att förhindra kartellbildning och säkerställa marknadseffektivitet ställs mot behovet av samarbeten vid stora offentliga projekt. Utmaningen ligger i att definiera det "objektivt nödvändiga" samarbetet för att undvika överdriven begränsning av konkurrensen. Uppsatsen betonar behovet av tydligt formulerade krav i offentliga upphandlingar för att underlätta bedömningen för leverantörer.
Insikten att "joint bidding" motiveras av strategiska skäl, där leverantörer väljer partners för optimal effektivitet eller för att hantera oväntade händelser, är särskilt betydelsefull. Det är en central aspekt som får begränsat utrymme vid uteslutningsbeslut.
Därtill har EU-domstolen fastslagit att konkurrensrättsliga bedömningar bör vara vägledande för upphandlande myndigheters beslut att utesluta en leverantör. Detta komplexa förhållningssätt kompletterar den övergripande förståelsen av uteslutningsgrunden. Sedan har EU-domstolen även konstaterat att bedömningen av 13 kap. 3 § p. 4 LOU inte enbart bör baseras på kriterierna för konkurrensrättsliga förbud, eftersom uteslutningsgrunden inte är avsedd att klassificera en konkurrensöverträdelse rättsligt.
Genom att integrera dessa rättsliga aspekter ger uppsatsen en djupare insikt i det komplexa samspelet mellan konkurrensrätt och offentlig upphandling. Detta bidrar inte bara till den teoretiska diskussionen utan ger också en konkret förståelse för de utmaningar och möjligheter som företag och upphandlande myndigheter står inför vid "joint bidding". Uppsatsen betonar vikten av att upprätthålla en balans mellan konkurrensfrämjande åtgärder och att förhindra överdriven begränsning, där tydliga rättsavgöranden skulle bidra till ökad förutsägbarhet för både upphandlande myndigheter och leverantörer. (Less) - Abstract
- This essay examines the complex legal landscape surrounding "joint bidding" in public procurement, specifically analyzing the implications of the exclusion clause in Chapter 13, Section 3, Paragraph 4 of the Swedish Public Procurement Act (LOU). The study explores the extent to which competition law can be applied to "joint bidding" and how the exclusion clause affects this form of collaboration in public procurement. The central role of competition law in preventing cartel formation and ensuring market efficiency is set against the need for collaborations in large public projects. The challenge lies in defining the "objectively necessary" collaboration to avoid excessive competition restriction. The essay emphasizes the need for clearly... (More)
- This essay examines the complex legal landscape surrounding "joint bidding" in public procurement, specifically analyzing the implications of the exclusion clause in Chapter 13, Section 3, Paragraph 4 of the Swedish Public Procurement Act (LOU). The study explores the extent to which competition law can be applied to "joint bidding" and how the exclusion clause affects this form of collaboration in public procurement. The central role of competition law in preventing cartel formation and ensuring market efficiency is set against the need for collaborations in large public projects. The challenge lies in defining the "objectively necessary" collaboration to avoid excessive competition restriction. The essay emphasizes the need for clearly formulated requirements in public procurement to facilitate the assessment of suppliers.
The insight that "joint bidding" is motivated by strategic reasons, where suppliers choose partners for optimal efficiency or to handle unexpected events, is particularly significant. It is a central aspect that receives limited attention in exclusion decisions.
The EU Court of Justice has established that competition law assessments should guide the decisions of contracting authorities to exclude a supplier. This intricate approach complements the overall understanding of the exclusion clause. Furthermore, the Court has noted that the assessment of Chapter 13, Section 3, Paragraph 4 of LOU should not be based solely on the criteria for competition law prohibitions since the exclusion clause is not intended to legally classify a violation of competition law.
By integrating these legal aspects, the essay provides deeper insights into the complex interplay between competition law and public procurement. This contributes not only to theoretical discussions but also offers a concrete understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses and contracting authorities in "joint bidding". The essay underscores the importance of maintaining a balance between pro-competitive measures and preventing excessive restrictions, where clear judgements would enhance predictability for both contracting authorities and suppliers. (Less)
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- author
- Ksiazek, Aksana Dominika LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- LAGF03 20232
- year
- 2023
- type
- M2 - Bachelor Degree
- subject
- keywords
- Konkurrensrätt, Offentlig upphandling, "Joint bidding", Fakultativ uteslutning av leverantörer
- language
- Swedish
- id
- 9143408
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- 2024-02-02 12:18:19
- date last changed
- 2024-02-02 12:18:19
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The insight that "joint bidding" is motivated by strategic reasons, where suppliers choose partners for optimal efficiency or to handle unexpected events, is particularly significant. It is a central aspect that receives limited attention in exclusion decisions.
The EU Court of Justice has established that competition law assessments should guide the decisions of contracting authorities to exclude a supplier. This intricate approach complements the overall understanding of the exclusion clause. Furthermore, the Court has noted that the assessment of Chapter 13, Section 3, Paragraph 4 of LOU should not be based solely on the criteria for competition law prohibitions since the exclusion clause is not intended to legally classify a violation of competition law.
By integrating these legal aspects, the essay provides deeper insights into the complex interplay between competition law and public procurement. This contributes not only to theoretical discussions but also offers a concrete understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses and contracting authorities in "joint bidding". The essay underscores the importance of maintaining a balance between pro-competitive measures and preventing excessive restrictions, where clear judgements would enhance predictability for both contracting authorities and suppliers.}},
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