What Is the Procurement Senate of the Higher Regional Court (OLG-Vergabesenat, Germany)?
This is a German court. The specialised chamber at the Higher Regional Court that rules on appeals against procurement-chamber decisions.
What does the Vergabesenat decide?
Immediate appeals against procurement chamber decisions. It is the second and final instance in the review procedure above the EU thresholds.
Can it be appealed further?
No. The senate's decision is final, except that it must refer a question to the BGH if it wants to depart from another senate's decision.
How long does it take?
Several months. The senate can extend the suspension of the award while it decides, if the appeal has prospects.
