Dual-use defence contracts : which procurement directive applies ? The CJEU clarifies the applicable rules for mixed public contracts.
In a judgment of 18 December 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) clarified which procurement regime applies to mixed public contracts combining defence-related services and ordinary logistical services. Background In 2022, the Italian Ministry of Defence (Ministero della Difesa) launched an open procedure for the award of a public contract for […]
Public Procurement in the Defence & Security Sector | 10 Strategic Points
10 strategic points of attention to secure your opportunities in Belgium Public procurement in the defence and security sector in Belgium is governed by a specific legal regime, stemming from the Act of 13 August 2011 and its implementing Royal Decree of 23 January 2012, which transposes European Directive 2009/81/EC. This framework seeks to reconcile […]
Public procurement | 30-day payment deadlines now in force: time to adapt
A significant shift in Belgian public procurement is now upon us! As of January 1, 2025, the Royal Decree of August 12, 2024, amending payment deadline rules imposed on contracting authorities has come into force, introducing a strict 30-day payment processing deadline for most contracts. This impacts all public contracting authorities and contractors. This change, […]