Tag: Latvia
Latvian court bars VTU Valmiera from part of regional routes
A Latvian court has barred VTU Valmiera from serving part of the Sigulda–Limbaži lot after a dispute over subcontracting.
In Latvia, 29% of tenders draw one bid whatever they are worth
In Latvia, 29% of 3725 tenders drew exactly one bid, and the share changed little between the cheapest and most…
Source does not establish how construction rule changes affect procurement
The source says a technology specialist may live in Riga while working for an employer in London or New York,…
EU repair rules will make product repairability part of buying decisions
From 31 July 2026, EU countries must apply new repair-rights rules designed to send more goods to workshops instead of…
Latvia records €887m in successful investment projects this year
Latvia’s investment agency has registered 19 projects worth €887m, while assessing progress against a €1bn annual target.
Latvia will index pensions up to €1,589 in October
Latvia’s October pension indexation will cover pensions or portions up to €1,589, with increases ranging from 4.24% to 5.22%.
Latvia caps Rail Baltica core-route cost at €20m per kilometre
Latvia’s government has set a €20 million per-kilometre ceiling for Rail Baltica’s core route, excluding major structures and trains.
Riga’s municipal procurement office has the broadest advertised programme
Riga’s municipal procurement office advertised 152307493 EUR through 21 notices in the last 60 days, putting its project mix ahead…
Latvia’s Riga administration advertised a road far beyond its norm
Riga’s road notice carries 65961411 EUR, or 530 times the buyer’s median notice; the amount is advertised value, not an…
Latvia adopts criminal liability for public procurement cartels
Latvia’s parliament has approved criminal liability for people who organise public procurement cartels, including bid coordination and price agreements.
Latvia’s Treasury role raises questions over sanctions payments for Jūrmala property
A co-owned Jūrmala property bought in 2021 is at the centre of questions about sanctions compliance and the State Treasury’s…
In Latvia, 30% of tenders draw one bid whatever they are worth
In Latvia, 30% of 3,421 tenders received exactly one bid, with little separation between smaller and larger contracts.