10. January 2022 | Know-How Correctly Tendering IT Contracts Publicly

Public authorities and their affiliated companies are obligated, under the WTO Agreement, to tender IT infrastructure and business software contracts publicly.

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For a successful evaluation, it is essential to not only accurately capture the current situation and requirements but also to adhere strictly to the guidelines of the respective procedure. Even a small formal error in a public tender can lead to a provider lodging an appeal against the selection decision.

Metagon supports more than ten tenders annually in the software and infrastructure sectors. With over 10 years of experience in evaluating business software and infrastructure, Metagon offers a structured, traceable, and documented evaluation process, ensuring that the right partner is found while complying with legal requirements.

Your Benefits When Metagon Supports Your Public Tender

The chosen procedure is appropriate and sensible for your needs.
We incorporate agile methods (e.g., vendor assessments and proof of concept) into the WTO tendering process to ensure the necessary flexibility in selecting and evaluating the right solution and partner within the rigid legal framework.
You benefit from extensive experience with public tenders.
As a result, the tendering process focuses on the technically and personally suitable solution, while compliance with legal requirements is part of our expertise, not an end in itself.
The award decision, including all evaluation steps, is clearly documented, transparent, and traceable, minimizing the risk of objections.

Are you planning a public tender or would you like to discuss?

We would be happy to support you in your upcoming projects.

Michael Ackermann (+41 78 708 08 58, michael.ackermann@metagon.ch) and Patrick Biner (+41 79 758 97 70, patrick.biner@metagon.ch) are available for any questions.