Beware of invoices obtained from third parties in abnormally low tender justifications

Court:

Council of State

Case no. (E.):

2025/1935

Decision no. (K.):

2025/2908

Decision date:

26 December 2025

The Council of State has made clear that, in abnormally low tender justifications, the acts of third parties cannot give rise to the tenderer's liability for prohibited acts unless a concrete connection is established.