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Björn von Winterfeld

[Conference Manager & Team Coordinator]

+49 (0)30 81 45 06 21 / 📱 +49 (0)1590 12 99 00 1
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Oona Malmi

[Conference Coordinator]

+49 (0)30-81 45 06-19
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Public Procurement & PPP Law

Master Class |

16.10.2025 - 17.10.2025 |

Brussels |

Language: English

Master Class: Public Procurement for Utilities and Concessions Contracts

State-owned and commercial entities, operating in the utilities sector, such as gas, electric transport, and water firms, are obliged to apply the EU procurement policy when they purchase goods, services and works to pursue an activity in one of these sectors.
The rules adopted with the Concessions Directive allow public policy makers to use public contracts and concessions more effectively, modernise the public sector and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable model of growth.During this Masterclass you will learn how to choose the right procurement regime for your tender, how to handle crossborder procurement, learn about the procurement procedure for affiliated undertakings and utilities, you will be updated on the award procedures in utilities procurement and learn about concessions in the utilities sector. In the end, we will have a problem solving session where you will have the opportunity to bring in your own cases and questions and discuss these with our renowned experts.

Participants receive a certificate upon participation.

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+++ Register before 21 August 2025 to avail of our 10% early bird discount! +++

Prices

Participation fees for participation in Brussels:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 2.110,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 2.310,- (excl. VAT)

What’s included in the price:

High-level trainers;
High-quality materials – printed in a booklet and downloadable after the event;
Experienced conference manager’s support throughout the event;
Coffee and lunch breaks throughout the event;
Networking dinner;
Lexxion-branded gift bags.

Discount for European Procurement & Public Private Partnerships Law Review (EPPPL) subscribers: € 150,-

+++ Register before 21 August 2025 to avail of our 10% early bird discount! +++

+++ Group discounts are available! More under Details +++

VAT will be added if applicable.

Group Discounts

Group registration of three or more participants will automatically receive a 10% discount.

We offer group discounts upon request. Please contact Björn von Winterfeld at [email protected] or call us at +49 (030)81 45 06 21. We will be happy to assist you with your group registration.

Course Material – No need to miss anything!

If you are unable to attend the course you may want to order all the presentations shown during the event. The price is € 249,- (excl. of VAT). If interested, please contact Björn von Winterfeld.

Methodology

A Master Class is a high-level event for professionals and officials involved in Public Procurement. The purpose of the Master Class is to review important developments in Public Procurement case law and the decisional practice of the European Commission, assess their implications for the Member States and public authorities and to solve your problems in Public Procurement cases. Participants are encouraged to submit a summary of the problem or case they want to present for discussion in advance. This information will of course be treated confidentially.

The sessions will combine presentations, case studies and discussion on practical issues. You will have ample opportunities to present your own issues and discuss them with speakers and participants from other countries.

Review and Assessment

On the first day, you receive an expert review of the latest Court rulings and Commission decisions. Seminal judgments and decisions are analysed in depth. The analysis identifies how principles are applied in specific situations, delineates possible exceptions and draws out the implications for Public Procurement policies.

Problem Solving

The second day is devoted to cases and questions submitted by participants. Public Procurement problems and other issues from the daily practice of participants are discussed and difficulties resolved.

Best Practices

On both days, the format of this advanced small-scale Master Class enables you to consider wider issues of relevance to officials and practitioners involved in Public Procurement. You can exchange information and experience with professionals from other countries.

Master Class materials are available for download after the event.

Who Should Participate?

This event is intended for officials and professionals who have good knowledge of Public Procurement or are working on projects that may involve Public Procurement in:

Public authorities on EU, national and regional level
Consulting companies and legal practitioners
Academic institutions

Programme

Day 1: Thursday, 16. October | Utilities Procurement

Chair of the Seminar

Prof. Christopher Bovis Chair in Law and Professor of European Business Law, University of Hull, Hull; Managing Editor of EPPPL

09:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:30

Welcome and Introduction Round

09:45

Introduction to European Utilities Public Procurement Directive (2014/25/EU)

Scope and legal framework of Directive 2014/25/EU in the utilities sector.
Management of mixed procurements and combined objectives.
Compliance obligations and competition safeguards.

Prof. Christopher Bovis , Chair in Law and Professor of European Business Law, University of Hull, Hull; Managing Editor of EPPPL

10:45

Coffee Break

11:15

Utilities Sectors in EU Member States

Structural and regulatory distinctions across Member States.
Application of procurement rules to excluded contracts and affiliated undertakings.
Interaction between sector-specific characteristics and procurement requirements.

Prof. Christopher Bovis , Chair in Law and Professor of European Business Law, University of Hull, Hull; Managing Editor of EPPPL

12:15

The Publicity, Qualification and Award Stages in Utilities Procurement

13:00

Lunch Break

14:00

Award Procedures, Assessment, Award Criteria and Redress

Overview of available award procedures and selection mechanisms.
Formulation and application of award criteria.
Legal remedies and redress procedures available to aggrieved parties.

Prof. Christopher Bovis , Chair in Law and Professor of European Business Law, University of Hull, Hull; Managing Editor of EPPPL

15:00

Affiliated Undertakings and Utilities

Definition and procurement status of affiliated undertakings.
Exemption criteria under intra-group procurement provisions.
Risk assessment and compliance implications.

Prof. Christopher Bovis , Chair in Law and Professor of European Business Law, University of Hull, Hull; Managing Editor of EPPPL

15:45

Coffee Break

15:45

Contract Modification – How to handle dramatic Price Changes in the Utilities Sector

Legal thresholds for permissible contract modifications.
Mechanisms for addressing significant price fluctuations.
Contractual safeguards and documentation requirements.

Prof. Christopher Bovis , Chair in Law and Professor of European Business Law, University of Hull, Hull; Managing Editor of EPPPL

17:00

End of Day 1

Day 2: Friday, 17. October | Concessions Contracts

09:00

Definition of Concessions and Rules Applicable for its Procurement

Legal criteria distinguishing concessions from public contracts.
Application of Directive 2014/23/EU in the utilities context.
Risk transfer and remuneration structures in concession arrangements.

Steven Van Garsse , Professor, Hasselt University and Antwerp/Antwerp Management School, Hasselt, Board Member of EPPPL

10:00

Coffee Break

10:30

Public-Public Partnership for Utilities and Concessions Contracts

Legal basis and limitations of public-public cooperation.
Conditions for exemption from procurement obligations.
Implementation models and risk considerations.

Steven Van Garsse , Professor, Hasselt University and Antwerp/Antwerp Management School, Hasselt, Board Member of EPPPL

11:30

Case Study

Steven Van Garsse , Professor, Hasselt University and Antwerp/Antwerp Management School, Hasselt, Board Member of EPPPL

13:00

Lunch Break

14:00

Problem-Solving Session

Prof. Christopher Bovis , Chair in Law and Professor of European Business Law, University of Hull, Hull; Managing Editor of EPPPL

Steven Van Garsse , Professor, Hasselt University and Antwerp/Antwerp Management School, Hasselt, Board Member of EPPPL

15:30

End of the Master Class and Distribution of Certificates

Speakers

Prof. Christopher Bovis

Chair in Law and Professor of European Business Law, University of Hull, Hull; Managing Editor of EPPPL

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Steven Van Garsse

Professor, Hasselt University and Antwerp/Antwerp Management School, Hasselt, Board Member of EPPPL

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Venue

NH Collection Brussels Centre

Bd Adolphe Max 7
Brussels, Belgium

Phone +32 2 217 01 20
[email protected]

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Master Class | 16.10.2025 - 17.10.2025 | Brussels | Language: English

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Seating limit
The number of participants in Brussels is limited.

Please contact [email protected] if you have technical problems with the booking.

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21% VAT (Belgium) will be added if applicable. The participation fee covers conference/course materials. If attending face-to-face the participation fee includes drinks and snacks during breaks and warm meals (if indicated).

Teilnehmerdaten | Participant Information

Ticket Type	Price	Spaces
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Master Class: Public Procurement for Utilities and Concessions Contracts \| Brussels Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€1.899,00
First name of the participants * Surname of the participants * Position of the participants * Department of the participants * E-mail of the participants * Telephone of the participants
Master Class: Public Procurement for Utilities and Concessions Contracts \| Brussels Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€2.110,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Master Class: Public Procurement for Utilities and Concessions Contracts \| Brussels Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€2.079,00
First name of the participants * Surname of the participants * Position of the participants * Department of the participants * E-mail of the participants * Telephone of the participants
Master Class: Public Procurement for Utilities and Concessions Contracts \| Brussels Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€2.310,00	N/A

Zusammenfassung | Summary

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October 2025

16.10.2025 - 17.10.2025, Brussels

Master Class, Language: English