New thresholds entering into force on 01/01/18 on procedures for awarding public contracts

As from the first of January 2018 the European Commission changes the European thresholds when applying the procedures for awarding of public contracts. The new thresholds need to be considered as VAT exclusive.

1. The award of contracts of works

New threshold: 5.548.000,- EUR for contracts of works in the classic sector, specific sector, defense and security sector.

2. The award of contracts of supplies and services

New threshold: 144.000,- EUR for contracts of supplies and services in the classic sector (central governments).

New threshold: 221.000,- EUR for contracts of supplies and services in the classic sector (decentralized governments, regions, local sector).

New threshold: 443.000,- EUR for contracts of supplies and services in the specific sector. (e.g. utilities, gas, electricity).

New threshold: 443.000,- EUR for contracts of supplies and services in the defense and security sector.

3. The award of works or concessions for services

New threshold: 5.548.000,- EUR for works or concessions for services.

Sources:

COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2017/2364 of 18 December 2017 amending Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the application thresholds for the procedures for the award of contracts, O.J., 19 December 2017, L 337/17.

COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2017/2365 of 18 December 2017 amending Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the application thresholds for the procedures for the award of contracts, O.J., 19 December 2017, L 337/19.

COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2017/2366 of 18 December 2017 amending Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the application thresholds for the procedures for the award of contracts, O.J., 19 December 2017, L 337/21.

COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2017/2367 of 18 December 2017 amending Directive 2009/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the application thresholds for the procedures for the award of contracts, O.J., 19 December 2017, L 337/22.

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