New thresholds for public procurement procedures in 2026-2027
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On 22 October 2025, new European thresholds for public procurement procedures during the period 2026-2027 were adopted and 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 |
5,538,000 |
5,404,000 |
|
Public supply and service contracts – classic sectors |
221,000 |
216,000 |
|
Public supply and service contacts placed by certain federal authorities |
143,000 |
140,000 |
|
Public supply and service contracts – special sectors |
443,000 |
432,000 |
(1) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/2152 of 22 October 2025 amending Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the thresholds for public supply, service and works contracts, and design contests for the years 2026-2027; Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/2150 of 22 October 2025 amending Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the thresholds for public supply, service and works contracts, and design contests for the years 2026-2027; Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/2151 of 22 October 2025 amending Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the thresholds for concessions for the years 2026-2027.
(2) This table lists only the most important categories; for exceptions, e.g. defence procurement, reference is made to the text of the regulation.
Kathleen De hornois
Louis Swennen
