The European legislative process is ongoing in relation to the proposed reform of Public Procurement, more particularly: 

  1. The two proposed directives to replace Directive 2004/17 (Utilities Directive) and Directive 2004/18 (Public Sector Directive); and
  2. The proposed directive on the award of concession contracts.

The latest versions can be found here: 

http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/12/st12/st12878.en12.pdf 

http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/12/st07/st07423.en12.pdf 

http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/12/st08/st08075.en12.pdf

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