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European Contract Directives

European Contract Regulations are rules that govern all public sector contracts.  There are different requirements depending on the type and nature of the contract.
 
Contract values
 
There are EC thresholds for all contracts with an aggregate value at or above a specified value. These values are subject to change every 2 years. The thresholds specified as at 1 January 2008 are as follows:
 
  • Services £139,893 goods, materials, vehicles, plant, equipment, building maintenance, consultancy
  • Works £3,497,313 construction contracts, building, engineering
 
The European Procurement rules are intended to support fair and non-discriminatory competition throughout the European Union and compliance with international agreements. Procurement activity under the rules must be conducted in a manner that is transparent and consistent with these objectives.
 

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