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Bird & Bird

Public Procurement

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Public Procurement - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Bird & Bird advises government departments, non-departmental public bodies and corporate bidders on the full range of commercial and contentious procurement matters. It is frequently instructed by prominent defence, technology and healthcare contractors. The firm is able to handle a variety of cross-border matters and is backed by a spread of international offices.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird led on procurement matters for Smart DCC, the organisation licensed by the UK Government to build and operate the central, standardised wireless network for smart metering in Great Britain.

Strengths

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  • Bird & Bird is able to understand very complex issues and is extremely responsive.

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  • The Bird & Bird team is always really responsive.

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  • Bird & Bird offers a practical and modern approach.

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  • Bird & Bird is creative in seeking to support non-traditional procurement opportunities and provides experience and thoughtfulness in counseling and engagement.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stuart Cairns
    Stuart Cairns

    Stuart Cairns

    Stuart Cairns advises contracting authorities and bidders on big-ticket infrastructure and energy projects in the UK and Europe.

    • Stuart Cairns is amazing to work with. He is very genuine and helpful at all times.

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    • Stuart and his team are exceptionally knowledgeable in this niche area of procurement and law and have a good understanding of the key market actors.

      Public Procurement respondentUK

    • Stuart is really good to work with. He is really approachable, quick to respond, a problem solver, and has vast experience in this field.

      Public Procurement respondentUK
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