As of 18 October, all elements of European public procurement will be electronic !
As of 18 October 2018, contracting authorities have an obligation to communicate with economic operators electronically, at least when the size of the contract is equal or superior to European thresholds.
As a reminder:
In the classic sectors, the thresholds are as follows:
| Works | ≥ 5,548,000 euros |
| Supplies | ≥ 221,000 euros (144,000 euros for federal contracting authorities) |
| Services | ≥ 221,000 euros (144,000 euros for federal contracting authorities) |
| Social services and other specific services (chapter 6) | ≥ 750,000 euros |
In the special sectors, the thresholds are as below:
| Works | ≥ 5,548,000 euros |
| Supplies | ≥ 448,000 euros |
| Services | ≥ 448,000 euros |
| Social services and other specific services (chapter 6) | ≥ 1,000,000 euros |
The contracting authorities that still do not have such a platform can use the e-Tendering platform from FPS P&S (DG Federal Accountant and Procurement). You can find this platform on this website.
Source: Articles 14 and 193 of the Law of 17 June 2017 concerning public procurement.
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