Sub-threshold Procurement: Legal Considerations and Procedure

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Sub-threshold procurement refers to public contracts whose estimated value falls below the EU thresholds for mandatory EU-wide tendering. Even though these contracts do not require adherence to EU procurement directives, they are still subject to principles of transparency, competition, and non-discrimination. The specific procedures and regulations are governed by national laws of the respective member…

Public procurement thresholds

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In the European Union, public procurement thresholds define when contracts must be advertised EU-wide, ensuring fairness and transparency. These thresholds are updated biennially to account for economic changes and currency fluctuations. Current Thresholds: Construction Contracts: €5,538,000 Supply and Service Contracts: Central Government Authorities: €143,000 Other Public Sector Contracting Authorities: €221,000 Utilities (e.g., water, energy, transport):…