Practice Areas
Government Contracts, Tenders & Procurement
A contract with a government entity is governed by a special legal regime whose rules differ from those of private contracts. We represent contractors, suppliers and service providers at every stage of government contracting, from the tender to final acceptance and the claims that follow.
Discuss your matter with usWhat We Handle in This Area
- Challenges to award decisions and tender committee decisions
- Disputes over the performance of administrative contracts
- Delay penalties and requests for exemption
- Withdrawal of works and termination of contracts
- Claims for progress payments and overdue dues through the Etimad platform
- Compensation for contract variations, additional works and price changes
- Review of tender documents and contracts before signing
- Aligning contracting practices with the new Government Tenders and Procurement Law
When Do You Need Us?
- A delay penalty was imposed on you for reasons beyond your control
- Payment of your dues by a government entity is overdue
- The project was withdrawn from you, or you received a withdrawal notice
- Your bid was excluded or the tender was awarded to another bidder
Frequently Asked Questions
What has changed under the new Government Tenders and Procurement Law?
The Council of Ministers approved a new Government Tenders and Procurement Law in August 2026. Its key changes include a higher direct-purchase threshold, the merger of the bid-opening and bid-evaluation committees into a single committee, and a requirement to settle contractors’ overdue payments before new award decisions are issued. It enters into force 120 days after its publication.
Can a delay penalty be waived?
The law permits exemption from a delay penalty where the delay is shown to result from a cause beyond the contractor’s control, such as a delay by the government entity in handing over the site, paying dues or varying the works. This depends on the facts and documents of each contract.
Which court hears government contract disputes?
The Administrative Courts of the Board of Grievances have jurisdiction over disputes concerning contracts to which a government body is a party.
General answers for awareness only; they do not replace a review of your particular matter.
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