On 31 October 2019, the European Commission published new financial thresholds for the application of the EU public procurement directives.
The new thresholds lower the existing thresholds slightly.
An overview of the new thresholds, which apply from 1 January 2020, is set out below.
Public Contracts Directive (2014/24/EU)
| SUPPLIES AND SERVICES | WORKS | LIGHT TOUCH (ANNEX XIV) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Government authorities | €139,000 (previously €144,000) | €5,350,000 (previously €5,548,000) | €750,000 (unchanged) |
| Other contracting authorities | €214,000 (previously €221,000) | €5,548,000 (previously 5,548,000) | €750,000 (unchanged) |
Utilities Directive (2014/25/EU)
| SUPPLIES AND SERVICES | WORKS | LIGHT TOUCH (ANNEX XIV) |
|---|---|---|
| €428,000 (previously €443,000) | €5,350,000 (previously €5,548,000) | €1,000,000 (unchanged) |
Concessions Directive (2014/23/EU)
| CONCESSION CONTRACTS |
|---|
| €5,350,000 (previously €5,548,000) |
For further information on the application of the new thresholds, please contact Dorit McCann