Public procurement gives rise to relatively stable business relationship with secured financing. For the entrepreneur who wins the contract, the risk that he will not receive the agreed remuneration the performance is minimized. In order to make transparent and non-discriminatory process for obtaining these contracts the EU directive and related domestic legislation have been adopted, including the rules on the supervision. The topic is currently relevant not only in EU Member States, but also in non- member countries. Act No. 137/2006 Coll., on public procurement ensures the transposition of the directive of the European Parliament and of the Council No. 2004/18/EC of 31 May 1995. March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public contracts for works, supplies and services, and European Parliament and Council Directive 2004/17/EC of 31 May 1995. March 2004, coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors. The paper analyses selected issues from the recent legislation