Correction of a Notice in Procurement Law 2026

Definition: The correction of a notice (corrigendum) is the formal correction or supplementation of a contract notice already published by the contracting authority, which must be published via the same medium as the original notice.

Last updated: January 2026 · Legal basis: Art. 72 Directive 2014/24/EU, eForms Regulation (EU) 2019/1780, § 132 GWB

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What is the correction of a notice?

The correction of a notice is the formal instrument by which a public contracting authority subsequently corrects, supplements or amends a contract notice that has already been published.

After a notice has been published – for example on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) – errors may be discovered: incorrect CPV codes, defective deadlines, incorrect suitability requirements or typing errors in the specifications. As the notice is publicly accessible and constitutes the binding basis of the procedure, every amendment must likewise be made publicly known – by means of a corrigendum.

Correction Procedure

The correction is published as a separate notice (corrigendum) via the same publication medium as the original notice.

In the above-threshold range, the corrigendum must be published on TED. With the eForms that have been mandatory since October 2023, corrections are transmitted as a separate notice type (change notice). The corrigendum contains:

• Reference to the original notice (TED reference number)
• Indication of the corrected sections
• The original and the corrected text
• Adjusted deadlines, if applicable

Permissible and Impermissible Corrections

Not every substantive amendment is permissible as a correction of a notice.

Permissible corrections:

• Correction of obvious clerical or transmission errors
• Clarification of unclear information
• Adjustment of deadlines
• Supplementation of missing mandatory information

Impermissible corrections (because they change the character of the procedure):

• Fundamental amendment of the subject matter of the contract
• Replacement of the type of procedure
• Subsequent addition of new suitability criteria that restrict competition

If amendments go beyond a correction, the procedure may have to be cancelled and re-advertised.

Effects on the Tender Deadline

Substantial corrections trigger an obligation to extend the tender or application deadline.

If a correction is so substantial that bidders have to adjust their tenders, the deadline must be extended so that all bidders have sufficient time. The extension of the deadline must be proportionate to the nature of the amendment.

Obligation to Complain

Errors in the notice that are recognisable to the bidder must be complained about without delay – otherwise they can no longer be asserted in a review procedure.

Under § 160 para. 3 GWB, a review application is inadmissible if the bidder has not complained about a recognisable procurement law violation within ten days of becoming aware of it.

FAQ

Must a corrigendum necessarily be published on TED? Yes, if the original notice was published on TED, the corrigendum must also be published there. Informing only the already registered bidders is not sufficient.

How does a corrigendum affect the standstill period? Corrections can re-trigger or extend the standstill period if they concern substantial aspects of the procedure.

What happens if a contracting authority does not publish a correction even though there is an error in the notice? Bidders who notice the error should complain about it without delay. If the complaint is not made, the error can no longer be asserted in a review procedure later on.

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Last updated: January 2026 All information provided without guarantee. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in procurement law.