TEN-T NEWSLETTERS - European Commission seeks views on the Public Procurement Directives

The European Commission has published a call for evidence and a public consultation on the public procurement Directives and invites interested parties to provide their views on whether the Directives have effectively achieved their objectives. The contributions will feed into the Commission's evaluation of the Public Procurement Directives. The call for evidence and open public consultation remains open until 7 March 2025

date: 16/12/2024

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Every year, public authorities in the EU spend around 14% of GDP (over EUR 2.4 trillion per year) on purchasing services, works and supplies. In many sectors such as energy, transport, waste management, social protection and the provision of health or education services, public authorities are the principal buyers. Around 48% of European Structural and Investment Funds are spent via public procurement.

To create a level playing field for businesses across Europe, EU law sets out minimum public procurement rules. These govern the way public authorities and certain public utility operators in the EU purchase goods, works and services above a certain value. EU directives on public procurement cover procedural rules (‘how to buy’), including generally applicable rules, specific rules applicable to entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors, and rules on concessions.