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 contestsCommission 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.