Jäännöslian

Jäännöslian refers to a concept in Finnish administrative law and public procurement. It is a term used to describe the situation where a public procurement procedure results in no eligible bids or offers being submitted. This can occur for various reasons, such as the specifications being too restrictive, the estimated value of the contract being too low, or the market not having sufficient suppliers willing to bid. When a procurement process concludes with jäännöslian, the contracting authority must then decide on the next steps.

Typically, a contracting authority facing jäännöslian will need to re-evaluate the procurement. This might involve revising the tender documents, adjusting the technical specifications, reconsidering the contract duration or value, or broadening the scope of the procurement to attract more interest. In some cases, a direct award procedure might be considered, but this is usually subject to strict legal conditions and requires justification to ensure fairness and competition. The aim is to initiate a new procurement process that is more likely to attract viable bids. This situation highlights the importance of thorough planning and market analysis in public procurement to avoid delays and ensure that public funds are used effectively.