Analysis of the Application of Selected Legal Concepts of Contracts for Works in the Context of Public Procurement for Construction Works

Diploma thesis - Vojtěch Hradečný; 28. 11. 2025 Analysis of the Application of Selected Legal Instruments of the Contract for Works in the Context of Public Procurement for Construction in Transport Infrastructure Abstract The diploma thesis examines the use of key legal instruments of the contract for work, focusing on determining the price of the works, regulating variations, and the procedures for taking over works, all within the context of public procurement for transport-engineering construction projects. The research aims to compare the regulation of non-standardised contracts with standardised model contracts. The central hypothesis tests whether using standardised model contracts increases the likelihood of suitable, proportionate, and purposeful application of the analysed legal instruments. The author first outlines the current legal framework together with approaches developed through case law and professional practice. Foreign literature is also considered, particularly regarding FIDIC contract conditions. Evaluation criteria are then defined to assess suitability, proportionality, and functionality. Objective guiding questions accompany each criterion to ensure consistent assessment across all contracts. The core of the thesis is the analysis of publicly available contracts. The author...