Amendment of the european public procurement thresholds as of 1 January 2018 - Michel de Broin, Dendrites - CC By 2.0
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- By Equal team

Amendment of the european public procurement thresholds as of 1 January 2018

The European regulations were published on 19 December 2017, when the new thresholds were officially informed. They should be transposed by royal orders by the end of December.

The amended thresholds, as of 1 January 2018, are the following:

New tresholds (2018-2019)

Previous (2016-2017)

Main characteristics

144,000

135,000

Negotiated without publication below the value

Lots - formal justification if not awarded in lots beyond the threshold

For contracting authorities that are States: European publication and for supplies & services beyond the threshold

221,000

209,000

Services and supplies – European publication beyond the threshold in Classic sectors

443,000

418,000

Services and supplies – European publication beyond the threshold in Special sectors

2,274,000

2,612,000

Standstill must be applied in work contracts beyond the threshold

5,548,000

5,225,000

Work contracts – European publication beyond the threshold

The Equal team wishes you a happy new year!

Associated areas of specialisation: Public procurement and PPP