List of publications

I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with you, including through articles or comments published in various magazines and journals. Below you will find a full list of my publications.

Articles

Report: PZP [Public Procurement Law] – Limit on contractual penalties in public procurement

We are providing you with a report discussing the limit on contractual penalties in public procurement. It’s a vital issue right now in the context of liability risks and the proper pricing of bids in public procurement procedures.

Authors:
Sebastian Pietrzyk
Hubert Wiśniewski

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IT agreements in public procurement - what needs to change?

We point out the areas (and provide sample clauses) in draft public procurement contracts, which often form a barrier for an IT integrator to join a project, thus preventing the submission of an effective bid and potential cooperation with the contracting authority.

Authors:
Sebastian Pietrzyk
Bartosz Tomaszewskii

Consortium's issues with its member's personal performance of a public contract

It goes without saying that a contractor may pursue the award of a public contract independently or as part of a specific group of entities, commonly referred to as a consortium. In practice, we can see various models of cooperation between consortium members. In most cases, however, the members define their rights and obligations on the basis of a cooperation agreement.

Authors:
Sebastian Pietrzyk
Hubert Wiśniewski

Power shift in Poland, and its impact on public procurement procedures and existing contracts

October 15, 2023 saw a change of power in our country, long-awaited by many. As is widely known, starting from the assumption of power by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s team, a “big cleanup” began in various areas of public life.

Authors:
Sebastian Pietrzyk
Hubert Wiśniewski

A bid of PLN 0 – is that possible in any way?

A bid of PLN 0 – is that possible in any way?

The contractor’s possibility to specify a fee of PLN 0 in a bid has already been covered by multiple comments and analyses. But still, during conferences or seminars on public procurement, I ask participants one simple question: “Is it possible to submit a bid with a price of PLN 0”? The answers vary, but most people tend to say that it is not possible. Is that really the case?

Author:
Sebastian Pietrzyk

Limit on contractual penalties in public procurement – where to draw the line?

A limit on contractual penalties in public procurement – is it even a real thing? Or perhaps contracting authorities are not limited by any rules in this regard? Hubert and I have analyzed this issue, mainly in the context of an interesting judgment passed by the National Appeals Chamber.

Authors:
Sebastian Pietrzyk
Attorney-at-law, public procurement expert
Hubert Wiśniewski
Attorney-at-law, Counsel at GESSEL

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Books

ABC of public procurement (in light of the new Public Procurement Law Act), January 01, 2021

A comprehensive guide through public procurement, covering extensive and complex public procurement law regulations that have been in effect since January 01, 2021.

Authors:
Sebastian Pietrzyk, Mikołaj Chałas, Magdalena Górniewicz

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Public procurement contracts for deliveries and services (based on the newly-adopted Public Procurement Law Act), August 28, 2020

A publication intended primarily for those organizing or participating in public tenders for deliveries and/or services.

Authors:
Sebastian Pietrzyk, Mikołaj Chałas, Magdalena Górniewicz

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Public contracts below the EU thresholds, May 29, 2020

A detailed discussion on public procurement processes below the EU thresholds in light of the newly-adopted Public Procurement Law Act.

Authors:
Sebastian Pietrzy, Mikołaj Chałas

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If you

intend to participate in a public tender;
wish to avoid unpleasant surprises, and know that your bid will be defect-free;
seek convenience and a sense of security;
would like to understand what it’s all about;
want to rest assured that all services are provided by a reliable expert …

Or perhaps you need to:

get someone to verify the accuracy of your actions taken in the course of a public procurement procedure;
conduct an audit of a public procurement or your own processes;
file an appeal with the National Appeals Chamber …

Whatever the situation, I am here to help. Feel free to get in touch any time.

hello@sebastianpietrzyk.pl +48 606 406 531

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PZP - Limit on contractual penalties in public procurement.pdf

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