The master’s thesis provides an in-depth examination of the role of the estimated value in the public procurement procedure, with particular emphasis on the methods used for its calculation and the reasons for its incorrect calculation during the pre-tender phase. The study focuses primarily on the various consequences of miscalculating the estimated value and their impact on the procurement procedure. Particular attention is devoted to one of the most significant risks associated with an incorrect estimation of the value of a public contract, namely the artificial splitting of a procurement contract. The final part of the thesis analyses the Public Procurement Act, relevant academic literature, and case law in order to determine whether negligence may constitute a form of liability for such an offence, or whether liability arises exclusively in cases of intent.
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