By means of Regulation no. 1336/2013 the European Commission has, on 13 December 2013 determined the new thresholds for European notification. These will apply as from 1 January 2014. The amounts listed below are VAT excluded.
The most important thresholds, listed per type of procurement are:
1. Works contracts
Thresholds 2012-2013 Thresholds 2014-2015
Central government bodies 5,000,000 EUR 5,186,000 EUR
Other governments 5,000,000 EUR 5,186,000 EUR
Utilities 5,000,000 EUR 5,186,000 EUR
2. Supply contracts
Thresholds 2012-2013 Thresholds 2014-2015
Central government bodies 130,000 EUR 134,000 EUR
Other governments 200,000 EUR 207,000 EUR
Utilities 400,000 EUR 414,000 EUR
3. Services Contracts
Thresholds 2012-2013 Thresholds 2014-2015
Central government bodies 130,000 EUR 134,000 EUR
Other governments 200,000 EUR 207,000 EUR
Utilities 400,000 EUR 414,000 EUR
The new threshold sector apply to all tenders published on or after 1 January 2014, or in the absence of publication, for which an invitation to tender or candidature is sent on or after 1 January 2014. The former thresholds will therefore continue to apply up to and including 31 December 2013.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy and successful 2014!