The financial value above which EU procurement procedures are mandatory and contracts must be published on TED. Current thresholds (2024–2025): €143,000 (central government works/services), €221,000 (sub-central), €5,538,000 (works). Updated every two years.
This term is part of the EU public procurement glossary on TenderMetric. To see how it applies in practice, browse live EU tenders or read our procurement insights.
◆ Free EU Tender Intelligence
Browse live EU tenders by CPV code and country
Search Tenders → TenderMetric — Independent EU procurement intelligence platform. Not affiliated with the EU Publications Office, the European Commission, or TED (Tenders Electronic Daily). Tender data is sourced from TED for informational purposes only; always verify procurement notices directly at ted.europa.eu before submitting a bid.
Full Disclaimer ·
Last Reviewed: April 2026 ·
Data Methodology