09:15
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:30
Welcome and Introduction Round
09:45
Introduction to the Regulatory Framework: Directive 2009/81/EC
- Scope and objectives of the Directive
- Exemptions
- Defence vs. Security, Military vs. Dual-Use
- Overview of procurement procedures and thresholds
10:15
Defence Procurement vs. the Classic Directive
- Differences in procedures and advertising requirements
- Eligibility and access to market
- Exclusion grounds
- Selection and award criteria
- Subcontracting
- Security of information
- Security of supply
- Exceptions and Use of flexible procedures
- Framework contracts
- Transparency and confidentiality
- Contract modifications
Dr. Nathan Meershoek
,
Utrecht University, Utrecht
11:15
11:45
Procurement Methods & Options Under Directive 2009/81/EC
- Available procurement procedures and when to apply them
- Use of options and framework agreements
- Best practices for specific defence procurements
12:30
Competitive Award Procedures with Negotiations: Negotiation Fundamentals and Compliance
- Comparison between EU and NATO award procedures with negotiations
- Foundations of negotiations techniques
- Negotiation best practices, limits and compliance.
Antonio Ancora
,
Principal Officer at NATO, Adjunct Professor at University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
13:15
14:15
Article 346 TFEU – National Security Derogation
- Legal justification and limitations
- Case law shaping its application
- Practical considerations for contracting authorities
Dr. Nathan Meershoek
,
Utrecht University, Utrecht
15:00
EU Financial & Policy Instruments in Defence Industry
- Map of the Instruments, objectives and reaching implications
- Criteria and requirements for funding
- Tension with procurement criteria and requirements
15:45
16:15
Case Study – Cross-Border Procurement Challenges
- Joint procurement and collaboration challenges
- Identifying and mitigating legal and operational risks
- Practical decision-making exercise
17:00