EU Directives - Public Sector Utilities Contract Threshold Values Thresholds:

  NEW – PUBLIC SECTOR: FROM 1 JANUARY 2012 PUBLIC SECTOR: FROM 1 JANUARY 2010 PUBLIC SECTOR: FROM 1 JANUARY 2004
  NEW – UTILITIES SECTOR: FROM 1 JANUARY 2012 UTILITIES SECTOR: FROM 1 JANUARY 2010 UTILITIES SECTOR: FROM 1 JANUARY 2004
    PUBLIC SECTOR: FROM 1 JANUARY 2008 PUBLIC SECTOR: FROM JANUARY 2002
    UTILITIES SECTOR: FROM 1 JANUARY 2008
 UTILITIES SECTOR: FROM 1st JANUARY 2002
    PUBLIC SECTOR: FROM 31 JANUARY 2006 PUBLIC SECTOR: FROM 1 JANUARY 2000
    UTILITIES SECTOR: FROM 31 JANUARY 2006 UTILITIES SECTOR: FROM 1 JANUARY 2000

  PUBLIC CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2006 – FROM 1 JANUARY 2012
    SUPPLIES SERVICES WORKS
  Entities listed in Schedule 1 (1) £113,057
(€130,000) 		£113,057 (2)
(€130,000) 		£4,348,350 (3)
(€5,000,000)
  Other public sector contracting authorities £173,934
(€200,000) 		£173,934
(€200,000) 		£4,348,350 (3)
(€5,000,000)
  Prior Information Notices £652,253
(€750,000)		 £652,253
(€750,000)		 £4,348,350
(€5,000,000)
  Small Lots £69,574
(€80,000)		 £69,574
(€80,000)		 £869,670
(€1,000,000)
  Figures are net of VAT

 

(1) Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 lists central government bodies subject to the WTO GPA. These thresholds will also apply to any successor bodies.
(2) With the exception of the following services, which have a threshold of £173,934 (€200,000):
  • Part B (residual) services
• Research & Development services (Category 8)
• The following Telecommunications services in Category 5:
    – CPC 7524 - Television and Radio Broadcast services
– CPC 7525 - Interconnection services
– CPC 7526 - Integrated Telecommunications services
  • Subsidised services contracts under Regulation 34
(3) Including subsidised works contracts under Regulation 34.

 

  UTILITIES CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2006 – FROM 1 JANUARY 2012
    SUPPLIES SERVICES WORKS
  All sectors £347,868
(€400,000) 		£347,868
(€400,000) 		£4,348,350
(€5,000,000)
  Prior Information Notices £652,253
(€750,000)		 £652,253
(€750,000)		 £4,348,350
(€5,000,000)
  Small Lots £69,574
(€80,000)		 £69,574
(€80,000)		 £869,670
(€1,000,000)

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  PUBLIC CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2006 FROM 1 JANUARY 2010
    Supplies Services Works
  Entities listed in Schedule (1) £101,322
(€ 125,000) 		£101,323 (2)
(€ 125,000) 		£3,927,260
(€ 4,845,000)
  Other public sector contracting authorities £156,442
(€ 193,000) 		£156,442
(€ 193,000) 		£3,927,260
(€ 4,845,000)
  Indicative Notices £607,935
(€ 750,000) 		£607,935
(€ 750,000) 		£3,927,260
(€4,845,000)
  Small Lots £64,846
(€ 80,000) 		£64,846
(€ 80,000) 		£810,580
(€ 1,000,000)

Figures are net of VAT

  1. Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 lists central government bodies subject to the WTO GPA.

  2. With the exception of the following services, which have a threshold of £156,442 (€193,000)
    • Part B (residual) services
    • Research & Development Services (Category 8)
    • The following Telecommunications services in Category 5
      • CPC 7524 - Television and Radio Broadcast services
      • CPC 7525 - Interconnection services
      • CPC 7526 - Integrated telecommunications services
    • Subsidised services contracts under regulation 34.
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  UTILITIES CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2006 FROM 1 JANUARY 2010
    Supplies Services Works
  All Sectors £313,694
(€ 387,000) 		£313,694
(€ 387,000) 		£3,927,260
(€ 4,845,000)
  Indicative Notices £607,935
(€ 750,000) 		£607,935
(€ 750,000) 		£3,927,260
(€4,845,000)
  Small Lots £64,846
(€ 80,000) 		£64,846
(€ 80,000) 		£810,580
(€ 1,000,000)
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  PUBLIC CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2006 FROM 1 JANUARY 2008
    Supplies Services Works
  Entities listed in Schedule (1) £90,319
(€ 133,000) 		£90,319 (2)
(€ 133,000) 		£3,497,313 (3)
(€ 5,150,000)
  Other public sector contracting authorities £139,893
(€ 206,000) 		£139,893 (2)
(€ 206,000) 		£3,497,313 (3)
(€ 5,150,000)
  Indicative Notices £509,317
(€ 750,000) 		£509,317 (2)
(€ 750,000) 		£3,497,313 (3)
(€ 5,150,000)
  Small Lots £54,327
(€ 80,000) 		£54,327 (2)
(€ 80,000) 		£679,090 (3)
(€ 1,000,000)
  Thresholds yet to be confirmed and are subject to change
  1. Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 lists central government bodies subject to the WTO GPA. These thresholds will also apply to any successor bodies.
  2. With the exception of the following services, which have a threshold of £144,371 (€211,000)

    Part B (residual) services
    Research & Development Services (Category 8)
    The following Telecommunications services in Category 5
    CPC 7524 - Television and Radio Broadcast services
    CPC 7525 - Interconnection services
    CPC 7526 - Integrated telecommunications services
    Subsidised services contracts under regulation 34.
  3. Including subsidised works contracts under regulation 34.
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  UTILITIES CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2006 FROM 1 JANUARY 2008
    Supplies Services Works
  All sectors £279,785 (€412,000) £279,785 (€412,000) £3,497,313 (€5,150,000)
  Indicative Notices £509,317 (€750,000) £509,317 (€750,000) £3,497,313 (€5,150,000)
  Small lots £54,327
(€ 80,000) 		£54,327
(€ 80,000) 		£679,090
(€1,000,000)
  Thresholds yet to be confirmed and are subject to change
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  PUBLIC CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2006
FROM 31 JANUARY 2006 UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2007
    Supplies Services Works
  Entities listed in Schedule 1(1) £93,738
(€ 137,000) 		£93,738 (2)
(€ 137,000) 		£3,611,319 (3)
(€ 5,278,000)
  Other public sector contracting authorities £144,371
(€ 211,000 		£144,371
(€ 211,000) 		£3,611,319 (3)
(€ 5,278,000)
  Indicative Notices £513,166
(€ 750,000) 		£513,166
(€ 750,000) 		£3,611,319
(€ 5,278,000)
  Small lots £54,738
(€ 80,000) 		£54,738
(€ 80,000) 		£684,221
(€ 1,000,000)
  Thresholds yet to be confirmed and are subject to change
  1. Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 lists central government bodies subject to the WTO GPA. These thresholds will also apply to any successor bodies.
  2. With the exception of the following services, which have a threshold of £139,893 (€211,000)

    Part B (residual) services
    Research & Development Services (Category 8)
    The following Telecommunications services in Category 5
    CPC 7524 - Television and Radio Broadcast services
    CPC 7525 - Interconnection services
    CPC 7526 - Integrated telecommunications services
    Subsidised services contracts under regulation 34.
  3. Including subsidised works contracts under regulation 34.
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  UTILITIES CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2006
FROM 31 JANUARY 2006 UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2007
  All sectors £288,741 (€422,000) £288,741 (€422,000) £3,611,319 (€5,278,000)
  Indicative Notices £513,166 (€750,000) £513,166 (€750,000) £3,611,319
(€ 5,278,000)
  Small Lots £54,738
(€ 80,000) 		£54,738
(€ 80,000) 		£679,090 (€1,000,000)
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  PUBLIC CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2004
FROM 1 JANUARY 2004 UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2005
  Entities listed in Schedule 1  
(S.I. 1995/201) (1)		 £99,695
(SDR130,000)
(€ 154,014)		 £99,695 (2)
(SDR130,000)
(€ 154,014)		 £3,834,411(3)
(SDR5,000,000)
(€ 5,923,624)
  Other public sector contracting authorities £153,376
(SDR200,000)
(€ 236,945		 £153,376 (2)
(SDR200,000)
(€ 236,945)		 £3,834,411(3)
(SDR5,000,000)
(€ 5,923,624)
  Indicative Notices £485,481
(€ 750,000)		 £485,481
(€ 750,000)		 £3,834,411
(€ 5,923,624)
  Small Lots Not applicable £51,785
(€ 80,000)		 £647,308
(€ 1,000,000)
  1. Schedule 1 of the Public Supply Contracts Regulations 1995 lists central government bodies subject to the WTO GPA. These thresholds will also apply to any successor bodies.
  2. With the exception of the following services, which have a threshold of £129,462 (€200,000)Part B (residual) services Research & Development Services (Category 8) The following Telecommunications services in Category 5

    CPC 7524 - Television and Radio Broadcast services
    CPC 7525 - Interconnection services
    CPC 7526 - Integrated telecommunications servicesSubsidised services contracts under regulation 25 of the Public Services Contracts Regulations 1993.
  3. For subsidised works contracts under regulation 23 of the Public Works Contracts Regulations 1991 and Works Concessions the threshold is £3,236,542 (€ 5,000,000
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  UTILITIES CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2004
FROM 1 JANUARY 2004 UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2005
  Water, Electricity, Urban Transport 1, Airports and Ports sectors £306,753 (SDR400,000) (€473,890) £306,753 (2) (SDR400,000) (€473,890) £3,834,411 (SDR5,000,000) (€5,923,624)
  Oil, Gas, Coal and Railway sectors £258,923 (€400,000) £258,923 (€400,000) £258,923 (€400,000)
  Telecomms sector   £388,385
(€ 600,000)  		 £388,385
(€ 600,000)  		 £3,236,542 (€ 5,000,000)  
  Indicative Notices £485,481
(€ 750,000)		 £485,481
(€ 750,000)		 As per appropriate works threshold
  Small Lots Not applicable Not applicable £647,308
(€ 1,000,000)
  1. Contracting entities in the field of Urban Railway, Tramway, Trolleybus or Bus services.
  2. With the exception of the following services which have a threshold of £258,923 (€400,000)
  3. Part B (residual) services
    Research & Development Services (Category 8)
    The following Telecommunications services in Category 5
    CPC 7524 - Television and Radio Broadcast services
    CPC 7525 - Interconnection services
    CPC 7526 - Integrated telecommunications services
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  UTILITIES CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2002
FROM 1 JANUARY 2002 UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2003
  Entities listed in Schedule (1)
(S.l.1995/201) (1)		 £100,410
(SDR 130,000)
(€162,293) 		£100,410 (2)
(SDR 130,000)
(€162,293) 		£3.861.932 (3)
(SDR 5,000,000)
(€6,242,028)
  Other public sector contracting authorities £154,477
(SDR 200,000)
(€249,681) 		£154,477 (2)
(SDR 200,000)
(€249,681) 		£3,861,932(3)
(SDR 5,000,000)
(€6,242,028)
  Subsidised N/A £123,740
(€ 200,000) 		£3,093,491
(€5,000,000)  
  Indicative Notices £464,024
(€750,000) 		£464,024
(€750,000) 		£3,861,932
(€6,242,028)
  Small Lots N/A £49,496
(€80,000) 		£49,496
(€80,000)
  1. Schedule 1 of the Public Supply Contracts regulations 1995 lists central government bodies subject to the WTO GPA. These thresholds will also apply to any successor bodies.
  2. With the exception of the following services which have a threshold of £154,477 (€ 200,000)

    Part B residual (services)
    Research and Development Services (Category 8)
    The following Telecommunications services in Category 5
    CPC 7524 - Television and Radio Broadcast Services
    CPC 7525 - Interconnection Services
    CPC 7526 - Integrated Telecommunications Services
    Subsidised services contracts under regulation 25 of the Public Services Contracts Regulations 1993
  3. For subsidised works contracts under regulation 23 of the Public Works Contracts Regulations 1991 the threshold is £3,093,491 (€ 5,000,000)
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  PUBLIC CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2000
FROM 1 JANUARY 2000 UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2001
  Public Sector Supplies Services Works
  Entities listed in Schedule (1)
(S.l.1995/201) (1)		 £93, 896
(SDR 130,000)
(€ 139,312)		 £93, 896
(SDR 130,000)
(€ 139,312)		 £3,611,395 (3)
(SDR 5,000,000)
(€ 5,358,153)
  Other public sector contracting authorities £144,456
(SDR 200,000)
(€ 214,326) 		£144,456 (2)
(SDR 200,000)
(€ 214,326) 		£3,611,395 (3)
(SDR 5,000,000)
(€ 5,358,153)
  Indicative Notices £505,500
(€ 750,000) 		£505,500
(€ 750,000) 		£3,611,395
(€ 5,358,153)
  Small Lots N/A £53,920
(€ 80,000) 		£674,000
(€ 1,000,000)

  1. Schedule 1 of the Public Supply Contracts regulations 1995 lists central government bodies subject to the WTO GPA. These thresholds will also apply to any successor bodies.

  2. With the exception of the following services which have a threshold of £134, 800 (€ 200,000)

    Part B residual (services)
    Research and Development Services (Category 8)
    The following Telecommunications services in Category 5
    CPC 7524 - Television and Radio Broadcast Services
    CPC 7525 - Interconnection Services
    CPC 7526 - Integrated Telecommunications Services
    Subsidised services contracts under regulation 25 of the Public Services Contracts Regulations 1993

  3. For subsidised works contracts under regulation 23 of the Public Works Contracts Regulations 1991 the threshold is £3,370, 000 (€ 5,000,000)

     
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  UTILITIES CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2002
FROM 1 JANUARY 2002 UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2003
  Utilities Supplies Services Works
  Water, Electricity, Urban Transport (1), Airports and Ports sectors £308,955
(SDR 400,000)
(€ 499,362) 		£308,955 (2)
(SDR 400,000)
(€ 499,362) 		£3,861,932
(SDR 5,000,000)
(€ 6,242,028)
  Oil, Gas, Coal and Railway sectors £247,479
(€ 400,000) 		£247,479
(€ 400,000) 		£3,093,491
(€ 5,000,000)
  Telcomms sector   £371,219
(€ 600,000)  		 £371,219
(€ 600,000)  		 £3,093,491
(€ 5,000,000)  
  Indicative Notices £464,024
(€ 750,000) 		£464,024
(€ 750,000) 		as per appropriate works threshold
  Small Lots N/A N/A £618,698
(€ 1,000,000)
  1. Contracting entities in the field of Urban Railway, Tramway, Trolleybus or Bus services.
  2. With the exception of the following services which have a threshold of £247,479 (€400,000)

    Part B (residual) services
    Research & Development Services (Category 8)
    The following Telecommunications services in Category 5
    CPC 7524 - Television and Radio Broadcast services
    CPC 7525 - Interconnection services
    CPC 7526 - Integrated telecommunications services
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  UTILITIES CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2000
FROM 1 JANUARY 2000 UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2001
  Utilities Supplies Services Works
  Water, Electricity, Urban Transport (1), Airports and Ports sectors £288,912
(SDR 400,000)
(€ 428,653) 		£288,912 (2)
(SDR 400,000)
(€ 428,653) 		£3,611,395
(SDR 5,000,000)
(€ 5,358,153)
  Oil, Gas, Coal and Railway sectors £269,600
(€ 400,000) 		£269,600
(€ 400,000) 		£3,370,000
(€ 5,000,000)
  Telcomms sector   £404,400
(€ 600,000)  		 £404,400
(€ 600,000)  		 £3,370,000
(€ 5,000,000)  
  Indicative Notices £505,500
(€ 750,000) 		£505,500
(€ 750,000) 		as per appropriate works threshold
  Small Lots N/A N/A £674,000
(€ 1,000,000)
  1. Contracting entities in the field of Urban Railway, Tramway, Trolleybus or Bus services.
  2. With the exception of the following services which have a threshold of £269,600 (€400,000)

    Part B (residual) services
    Research & Development Services (Category 8)
    The following Telecommunications services in Category 5
    CPC 7524 - Television and Radio Broadcast services
    CPC 7525 - Interconnection services
    CPC 7526 - Integrated telecommunications services
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