a. Are there any related bodies of law of relevance to procurement by public agencies?
We refer to the references to antitrust law and criminal law under question 2.i. above. Furthermore, contracting authorities which are public authorities are also subject to general administrative law and public budget regulations.
b. Does a specific contract law apply for public contracts?
Yes. The general rules for the performance of public contracts are set out in the Royal Decree of 14 January 2013 regarding the performance of public contracts. This Royal Decree governs matters such as subcontracting, financial guarantees, intellectual property rights, changes to the contract, payment and termination rights, etc.