Expert Support: Croatian Public Procurement Act (ZJN 2016) • New EOJN RH • ESPD • DKOM Appeals • EU Grants (NOJN)
📍 Bukovačka 301, Zagreb, Croatia ✉️ info@javnanabava.com.hr
Certified Support for Croatian Public Procurement Law (ZJN 2016) & EOJN RH

Consulting in Public Procurement Procedures in Croatia

We manage public procurement procedures and prepare competitive, 100% compliant tenders in the Croatian Electronic Public Procurement System (EOJN RH) on your behalf — allowing domestic and international companies to win public contracts in Croatia without administrative errors.

Experience, Expertise & Case-Law Precision

Full compliance with the Croatian Public Procurement Act (ZJN 2016), EU Directives, Ordinances on Tender Documentation, and the latest jurisprudence of the State Commission for Supervision of Public Procurement Procedures (DKOM) and the High Administrative Court of the Republic of Croatia (VUS RH).

✓ Turnkey Tender Preparation & EOJN RH Filing
✓ ESPD Forms, Consortia & Foreign Certificates
✓ Appeals & Legal Protection before DKOM
✓ Tender Documentation (DON) & EU Grants (NOJN)

Urgent Tender Review

Free Assessment

Found an open tender in EOJN RH or TED and need local Croatian procurement expertise for qualification criteria, ESPD, or submission?

  • ✔ Verification of qualification criteria & drafting of the ESPD form
  • ✔ Structuring of Updated Supporting Documents (APD) & foreign equivalents
  • ✔ Check of Bill of Quantities (Troškovnik), bid bonds, and MEAT criteria
  • ✔ Electronic upload, encryption, and timely submission in EOJN RH
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15+
Years of experience in Croatian public procurement
100%
Compliance with ZJN 2016, EU Directives & DKOM
EOJN RH
Full support on the new national e-procurement portal
2–7 days
Fast and precise turnkey tender preparation
Comprehensive Support in Croatia

Our Public Procurement Services

Whether you are an international or domestic bidder competing for a public contract in Croatia, a public contracting authority, or an EU grant beneficiary, we cover every legal and technical phase of the procedure.

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Tender Preparation & EOJN RH Submission

End-to-end preparation of tenders in the new EOJN RH system: thorough review of Tender Documentation (DON), clarification requests, Bill of Quantities verification, digital signing, encryption, and timely filing.

  • Elimination of formal grounds for bid rejection
  • Full technical handling of the new EOJN RH portal
  • Support for domestic and foreign bidders (EU / GPA)
Detailed service overview (HR) →
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ESPD Form, Qualification & APD Documents

Expert completion of the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD), structuring of consortia (joint bids), reliance on third-party capacities, bid bonds, and Updated Supporting Documents (Art. 263 PPL).

  • Verification of criminal record & tax certificates
  • Cross-border equivalence of foreign registry extracts
  • Consortium agreements & reliance declarations
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Appeals before State Commission (DKOM)

Drafting and filing formal legal appeals before the State Commission for Supervision of Public Procurement Procedures (DKOM) via the e-Appeal module against discriminatory tender docs or unlawful award decisions.

  • Challenging tailored technical specifications in DON
  • In-depth audit of winning competitor's bid
  • Drafting responses to appeals for selected bidders
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Simple Procurement Advisory (Low-Value Tenders)

Fast preparation and submission of bids in Simple Procurement procedures (below €26,540 for goods/services and €66,360 for works) published on EOJN RH with short 5–8 day deadlines.

  • Rapid 24–48h tender preparation
  • Submission via EOJN RH Simple Procurement module
  • Drafting internal bylaws for contracting authorities
Detailed service overview (HR) →
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Drafting Tender Documentation (DON) for Authorities

Comprehensive support for public and sector contracting authorities: procurement planning, prior market consultation, drafting Tender Documentation (DON), MEAT criteria, and managing procedures in EOJN RH & TED.

  • Lawful selection criteria and MEAT (ENP) scoring
  • Prior market consultation reports (Art. 198 PPL)
  • Drafting answers to bidder clarification requests
Detailed service overview (HR) →
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Bid Evaluation & Article 293 PPL Clarifications

Expert assistance in bid evaluation and assessment: lawful application of Article 293 ZJN 2016 (clarification and supplementation of bids), abnormally low tender checks, evaluation minutes, and award decisions.

  • Clarification requests and responses under Art. 293
  • Abnormally low price justification (Art. 289 PPL)
  • Defensible Evaluation Minutes & Award Decisions
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EU Grant Procurement (NOJN) & Zero Corrections

Procurement execution for private companies and organizations (Non-Obligated Entities — NOJN) as well as public bodies implementing EU-funded projects, with strict protection against 5%–100% financial corrections.

  • Compliance with SAFU, HAMAG-BICRO & COCOF rules
  • Elimination of brand names & discriminatory criteria
  • Complete audit trail for reimbursement claims (ZNS)
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Market Entry & EOJN Onboarding for Companies

Entering the Croatian public sector market for the first time? We register your company in EOJN RH, set up CPV tender monitoring, evaluate tender feasibility, and guide you to your first public contract.

  • Registration of domestic & foreign companies in EOJN RH
  • Active CPV monitoring & GO/NO-GO tender analysis
  • Support with digital signatures and e-Invoicing
Detailed service overview (HR) →
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Technical Specifications, Equivalence & Contract Annexes

Challenging restrictive technical specifications (Art. 210 PPL), proving equivalence ("or equivalent"), maximizing MEAT points, and executing lawful contract modifications during implementation (Art. 314–321 PPL).

  • Proving technical equivalence in equipment tenders
  • Lawful contract annexes (additional works / unforeseen events)
  • Price indexation and deadline extensions
Contract modifications guide (HR) →
For Domestic & International Bidders

Services for Bidders in Croatian Public Procurement

Competing for government, municipal, healthcare, infrastructure, or utility contracts in Croatia? Our team takes over the entire regulatory and linguistic burden so your bid is submitted on time and 100% compliant with Croatian procurement law.

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    Tender Preparation & ESPD in EOJN RH: Flawless completion of electronic ESPD forms for single bidders, joint ventures (consortia), subcontractors, and entities providing reliance capacities.
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    Support for Foreign Bidders (EU & Third Countries): Mapping foreign criminal record clearances, tax certificates, and chamber licenses to Croatian legal requirements (Art. 265 PPL — e-Certis equivalence) and certified translations.
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    Clarification Requests & Challenging Tailored Specs: Proactive questions to the contracting authority via EOJN RH to remove discriminatory technical or qualification requirements before the submission deadline.
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    Updated Supporting Documents (APD) & DKOM Appeals: Rapid compilation of APD evidence within the strict 5-day window and full representation in appeal proceedings before DKOM.
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Why Do Competitive Bids Get Rejected in Croatia?

Croatian public procurement is strictly formalistic. Even the lowest-priced bid will be rejected if any of these common procedural defects occur:

  • ✖ Mismatch between the ESPD form, subcontractor share, and reliance declarations (cannot always be cured under Art. 293 PPL)
  • ✖ Defective bid bond (missing unconditional "on first demand without protest" wording or insufficient validity period)
  • ✖ Failure to prove technical equivalence in manufacturer datasheets at the moment of bid submission
  • ✖ Improper foreign criminal record certificates not covering all directors/procurators required under Croatian law
Our Guarantee: We perform a multi-stage legal, technical, and arithmetical audit prior to submission, ensuring complete formal compliance in EOJN RH.
For Public Bodies & EU Grant Beneficiaries

Services for Contracting Authorities & EU Projects (NOJN)

We assist public and sector contracting authorities as well as private EU grant beneficiaries (NOJN) in conducting lawful, transparent, and audit-proof procurement procedures.

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    Drafting Tender Documentation (DON): Lawful definition of selection criteria, MEAT evaluation formulas, and technical specifications without risk of annulment.
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    Bid Evaluation & Assessment (Art. 293 PPL): Participating in evaluation committees, conducting clarifications, verifying APD documents, and drafting Evaluation Minutes.
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    EU Procurement for Non-Obligated Entities (NOJN): End-to-end procurement management under EU grant rules (SAFU / HAMAG-BICRO) preventing 5%, 10%, 25%, or 100% financial corrections.

1. Drafting DON & Consultations

Complete preparation of Tender Documentation, Bills of Quantities, and Prior Market Consultation reports in EOJN RH.

2. Evaluation & Art. 293 PPL

Expert scrutiny of ESPD forms, bid bonds, abnormally low tenders, APD evidence, and drafting award decisions.

3. Zero EU Corrections (NOJN)

Review of technical specifications, conflict-of-interest checks, and complete audit files for SAFU / HAMAG-BICRO verification.

4. Contract Modifications

Lawful preparation of contract annexes under Articles 314–321 ZJN 2016 and publication of modification notices.

Croatian Legal Framework (ZJN 2016)

Overview of Public Procurement Thresholds & Deadlines in Croatia

Key statutory thresholds, minimum deadlines, and legal protection rules under the Croatian Public Procurement Act (ZJN 2016).

Procedure Category Threshold (Goods & Services, excl. VAT) Threshold (Works, excl. VAT) Publication Portal & ESPD Appeal to State Commission (DKOM)
Simple Procurement (Art. 12 & 15 PPL) Up to €26,540.00 Up to €66,360.00 EOJN RH (Simple Procurement module) or authority website No appeal to DKOM (requires 100% accurate bid on first submission)
Low-Value Public Procurement (National thresholds) From €26,540.00 up to EU threshold (€143k / €221k) From €66,360.00 up to €5,538,000.00 Mandatory publication in EOJN RH + Mandatory ESPD Yes — 10 days via e-Appeal (e-Žalba) in EOJN RH
High-Value Public Procurement (EU thresholds) Above EU threshold (€143,000 / €221,000 / €443,000) From €5,538,000.00 and above Mandatory publication in EOJN RH + EU TED + ESPD Yes — 10 days via e-Appeal (e-Žalba) in EOJN RH
NOJN Procurement (Private EU Grant Beneficiaries) According to Official NOJN Rules for EU Funds According to Official NOJN Rules for EU Funds eFondovi / EOJN / Public call according to Grant Agreement Subject to ex-ante & ex-post audit by SAFU / HAMAG-BICRO
Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions on Public Procurement in Croatia

Direct answers regarding EOJN RH registration, foreign bidders, ESPD forms, deadlines, and DKOM appeals.

1. Can foreign companies participate in Croatian public procurement without a local subsidiary?
Yes. Foreign economic operators from EU/EEA Member States and GPA signatory countries can bid directly on tenders in Croatia, either independently or in a consortium with local partners. We register your company in the EOJN RH portal, prepare your ESPD, and guide you on obtaining the exact criminal record, tax, and registry certificates recognized under Croatian procurement rules.
2. In what language must tenders be submitted in EOJN RH?
Under the Croatian Public Procurement Act, tenders and supporting documents are generally submitted in the Croatian language (unless the Contracting Authority explicitly allows parts of the technical documentation in English). We prepare all Croatian forms and coordinate certified translations of foreign certificates and technical datasheets where required.
3. How far in advance should we contact you before the tender submission deadline?
Ideally 5 to 10 business days before the deadline so we have time to submit formal clarification requests or challenge restrictive clauses in the Tender Documentation. However, for urgent cases we can also step in 2 to 3 business days prior to the deadline.
4. What if we do not meet all technical or financial references on our own?
Croatian procurement law (Art. 273 ZJN 2016) allows bidders to rely on the capacities of other entities (for economic/financial and technical/professional ability) or to submit a joint bid as a consortium. We draft all mandatory reliance declarations, resource agreements, and separate ESPD forms to ensure full compliance.
5. How does the appeal procedure before DKOM work and is the filing fee refunded?
Appeals are submitted electronically via the e-Appeal module in EOJN RH within 10 days of the publication of the Tender Documentation or receipt of the Award Decision. A timely appeal suspends contract signing. If DKOM upholds your appeal, the Contracting Authority is legally obligated to reimburse 100% of the statutory appeal fee you paid.
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Contact Us for Public Procurement in Croatia

Send us the EOJN RH notice number, TED link, or a brief description of your procurement case. We will respond promptly with a concrete assessment of requirements, deadlines, and our fee quote.

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