New Procurement Thresholds 2018/2019
The European Commission revises the public procurement thresholds every two years. The new thresholds, published on 18 December 2017, apply from 1 January 2018.
Contracts with an estimated value equal to or greater than these thresholds (excluding VAT) must be advertised in the Official Journal and the procedures in the applicable directive will apply.
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Public Contracts Directive (2014/24/EU) |
New Thresholds (excl. VAT) |
|
Public Works Contracts |
€5,548,000 |
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Supply and service contracts and design contests (central government authorities) |
€144,000 |
|
Supply and service contracts and design contests (sub-central contracting authorities) |
€221,000 |
|
"Light Touch" Regime |
€750,000 (no change) |
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Utilities Directive (2014/25/EU) |
New Thresholds (excl. VAT) |
|
Works contracts |
€5,548,000 |
|
Supply and service contracts and design contests |
€443,000 |
|
"Light Touch" Regime |
€1,000,000 (no change) |
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Defence and Security Directive (Directive 2009/81/EC) |
New Thresholds (excl. VAT) |
|
Works Contracts |
€5,548,000 |
|
Supply and service contracts |
€443,000 |
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Concessions Directive (Directive 2014/23/EU) |
New Thresholds (excl. VAT) |
|
Concession contracts |
€5,548,000 |
For more information, contact any member of the EU, Competition & Procurement Group at A&L Goodbody.
Date published: 4 January 2018