A guide to the European Community Procurement Directives in the public and utilities sectors, which sets out the minimum standards to be provided by the EU member states in guaranteeing a level playing field for regulating public procurement. This book explains the legal provisions that must be complied to compete for public contracts. - Съдържа: Introduction -- Identifying the contracting entities -- Contracting entities in the utilities sector -- Defining the contracts -- Specifying the purchaser's requirements -- Selecting economic operators --Contract award procedures -- Procedural requirements -- Implementation and enforcement -- Procurement under the ''practical guide.''.*