On 12 November 2021, the European Commission published new financial thresholds for the application of the EU public procurement directives.
The new thresholds increase the existing thresholds slightly.
An overview of the new thresholds, which apply from 1 January 2022, is set out below.
Public Contracts Directive (2014/24/EU)
| SUPPLIES AND SERVICES | WORKS | LIGHT TOUCH (ANNEX XIV) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Government Authorities | €140,000 (previously €139,000) | €5,382,000 (previously €5,350,000) | €750,000 (unchanged) |
| Other contracting authorities | €215,000 (previously €214,000) | €5,382,000 (previously €5,350,000) | €750,000 (unchanged) |
Utilities Directive (2014/25/EU)
| SUPPLIES AND SERVICES | WORKS | LIGHT TOUCH (ANNEX XIV) |
|---|---|---|
| €431,000 (previously €428,000) | €5,382.000 (previously €5,350,000) | €1,000,000 (unchanged) |
Concessions Directive (2014/23/EU)
| CONCESSION CONTRACTS |
|---|
| €5,382,000 (previously €5,350,000) |
For further information on the application of the new thresholds, please contact Dorit McCann.
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Dorit McCann
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About Dorit
Dorit is a partner and head of our EU, competition & procurement team. Dorit has extensive experience and knowledge in advising clients on all aspects of competition law and procurement law. Dorit is qualified to practise in both Ireland and the UK.