Fehlerquellen bei der Leistungsbeschreibung - Leitprodukte und Gleichwertigkeit

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.