33Directive 2004/18, as is apparent, in essence, from recital 2 thereof, seeks to ensure compliance, in the award of public contracts, with, inter alia, the free movement of goods, freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services, as well as with the principles deriving therefrom, in particular equal treatment, non-discrimination, proportionality and transparency, and to ensure that public procurement is opened up to competition.
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