Article 11 Intercantonal Agreement on Public Procurement (IVöB) - Procedural Principles

1. In the awarding of public contracts, the contracting authority observes the following procedural principles

a) It conducts procurement procedures in a transparent, objective, and impartial manner

b) It takes measures against conflicts of interest, unlawful collusion, and corruption

c) It ensures equal treatment of bidders at all stages of the procedure

d) It refrains from price reduction rounds

e) It maintains the confidentiality of the bidders' information

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