Can Standstill Start on a Weekend?

The end of a standstill period must not fall on a public holiday or at the weekend.

How long is a standstill period?

The Standstill Period provides for a short (at least a 10 calendar day) pause between the point when the contract award decision is notified to bidders, and the final contract conclusion.

What is Alcatel procurement?

This is known as the standstill (Alcatel) period. It is a legal requirement for all public contracting authority procurement processes covered by the full scope of the EU Procurement Directives.