1. 

Interim relief – Suspension of operation of a measure – Interim measures – Conditions for granting – Prima facie case – Urgency – Serious and irreparable damage – Cumulative nature – Balancing of all the interests involved – Order of examination and method of verification – Discretion of the judge hearing the application for interim relief

(Arts 256(1), 278 and 279 TFEU; Rules of Procedure of the General Court, Art. 156(3))

(see paragraphs 13, 15, 16, 41, 42)

2. 

Interim relief – Suspension of operation of a measure – Conditions for granting – Prima facie case – Prima facie examination of the pleas in law put forward in support of the main action – Action against a decision rejecting a tenderer’s tender in the context of public procurement – Plea based on disregard of the selection criteria – Pleas prima facie lacking foundation

(Arts 278 and 279 TFEU; Rules of Procedure of the General Court, Art. 156(3))

(see paragraphs 19, 30-32)

3. 

Interim relief – Suspension of operation of a measure – Conditions for granting – Urgency – Assessment in public procurement litigation – Serious damage – Sufficient in the case of a particularly serious prima facie case constituted by an obvious and serious illegality – Condition – Application for interim measures brought in the standstill period before conclusion of the contract with the successful tenderer

(Arts 278 and 279 TFEU; Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, Art. 47; European Parliament and Council Regulation 2018/1046, Art. 175)

(see paragraphs 20, 21)

4. 

European Union public contracts – Conclusion of a contract following a call for tenders – Discretion of the institutions – Judicial review – Limits

(see paragraph 28)

5. 

Interim relief – Suspension of operation of a measure – Interim measures – Conditions for granting – Urgency – Serious and irreparable damage – Burden of proof

(Arts 278 and 279 TFEU; Rules of Procedure of the General Court, Art. 156(3))

(see paragraph 33)

1. 

The application for interim relief is dismissed.

2. 

The costs are reserved.