útboðsferlinu

Útboðsferlinu refers to the public procurement process in Iceland. It is the systematic procedure by which public bodies and entities award contracts for goods, services, or works. The primary goal of this process is to ensure fair competition, transparency, and efficient use of public funds.

The process typically begins with the contracting authority identifying a need and preparing detailed specifications for the goods, services, or works required. This is followed by the publication of a tender notice, which is advertised to potential suppliers and contractors. The notice includes information about the scope of the contract, eligibility criteria, submission deadlines, and evaluation methods.

Interested parties then submit their bids, which are carefully evaluated by the contracting authority based on pre-defined criteria. These criteria often include a combination of price, quality, technical merit, and delivery timelines. The evaluation aims to select the most economically advantageous tender.

Once a decision is made, the contract is awarded to the successful bidder. There are usually provisions for challenging the decision if a disappointed bidder believes the process was flawed. The entire process is governed by Icelandic law and EU directives, ensuring a standardized and regulated approach to public spending.