New thresholds for public procurement procedures in 2024-2025
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On 15 November 2023, new European thresholds for public procurement procedures during the period 2024-2025 were announced. (1)
The thresholds vary depending on the type of contract, as well as the awarding authority. They are schematically described in the following table: (2)
Public contract |
Old threshold (in EUR, excl. VAT) |
New threshold (in EUR, excl. VAT) |
|
Public work contracts and concessions |
5,382,000 |
5,538,000 |
|
Public supply and service contracts – classic sectors |
215,000 |
221,000 |
|
Public supply and service contacts placed by certain federal authorities |
140,000 |
143,000 |
|
Public supply and service contracts – special sectors |
431,000 |
443,000 |
(1) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2496 of 15 November 2023 amending Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the thresholds for supply, service and works contracts, and design contests; Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2495 of 15 November 2023 amending Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the thresholds for supply, service and works contracts, and design contests.
(2) This table lists only the most important categories; for exceptions, e.g. defence procurement, reference is made to the text of the regulation.