Direct negotiation is the national version of negotiation without a notice. The buyer invites particular parties to submit bids and negotiates with them.
When it applies
Within the value limits of the public competition and only on the grounds in Art. 182(1) of the Public Procurement Act, for example:
- one of the grounds in Art. 79 – a single possible contractor, exclusive rights, additional supplies, a commodity exchange, favourable terms in a liquidation and others;
- urgency that does not allow the deadline of a public competition;
- the public competition was terminated because there were no bids or all were unsuitable;
- a repetition of works or services provided for in the original tender (up to 3 years);
- social and other specific services (Annex No. 2) – a contract is signed if there are at least three ranked bidders.
How it runs
- An opening decision with the reasons and an invitation to the chosen parties.
- Bids and negotiation – the procedure is in the regulation implementing the Public Procurement Act.
- Decision on the contractor and contract.
> Tip: If you work with a particular buyer, keep your CAIS EOP profile up to date – invitations are served there.
Updated on 3 Oct 2026. General information, not legal advice. The Public Procurement Act, its implementing regulation and the tender documents prevail.
