Úrad pre verejné obstarávanie (UVO) — Slovakia
Úrad pre verejné obstarávanie (ÚVO) is Slovakia’s central public procurement authority; it provides oversight, publishes notices, and offers electronic services and procurement registries.
Role and functions
ÚVO is the national authority for public procurement in Slovakia. The office publishes procurement notices, issues methodological guidance, maintains registers of economic operators and runs electronic services for users. Its website lists sections such as "Dohľad", "Metodika" and "Elektronické služby".
Distinction from portals and registers
ÚVO operates and lists publication tools such as the Vestník and several registries but treats them as distinct items within its information architecture. The office carries out supervisory tasks ("Dohľad") and issues methodological materials; specific registers are presented as information systems on its site.
Practical consequence for a supplier
Suppliers use ÚVO’s electronic services to find notices, guidance and registry data. The office also publishes procedures for objections ("Námietky") and decisions; those materials and registry entries affect how suppliers assess eligibility and remedies under Slovak procurement rules.
Sources
Reviewed: October 27, 2026
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