Introduction

This guide offers a comprehensive and practical overview of the legal remedies available before the National Council for Solving Complaints (CNSC), which is Romania’s administrative-judicial authority for public procurement disputes.

Whether you’re a contractor, legal advisor, or procurement officer, understanding how to challenge procurement decisions is essential for defending your rights and ensuring transparency in the award process. The procedures before the CNSC follow strict legal timelines and formal requirements, and failure to comply can lead to your complaint being dismissed.

What the Guide Covers

Complaint Deadlines and Legal Basis

Learn how complaint deadlines are calculated under Romanian Law No. 101/2016 and what exceptions may apply in certain cases.

Who Can File a Complaint?

The guide explains which economic operators have standing to file and under what conditions (including consortia members, subcontractors, or third parties).

Complaint Structure and Supporting Evidence

Find out what elements are mandatory in a CNSC complaint, how evidence must be presented, and when you can update your arguments based on access to the procurement file.

Security Deposit Rules

Review the required amounts, deadlines, and conditions for reimbursement or forfeiture.

CNSC Procedure and Decision-Making

Understand how cases are assigned, how the Council communicates with parties, and what types of rulings it can issue—including standstill obligations and cost awards.

Download the Full Guide

The attached PDF offers in-depth explanations, legal references, procedural nuances, and citations from CNSC and Romanian court decisions.

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