What Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC - Title III: Rules for Public Contracts, Chapter 2: Technical Specifications and Chapter 3: Award Criteria, specifically as applied to construction works contracts requires
This directive establishes harmonized rules for public procurement of construction works contracts above EU-wide thresholds, requiring contracting authorities to define clear technical specifications (Article 40), ensure non-discrimination, apply objective award criteria (Article 67), and consider innovation and sustainability. It applies to all contracting authorities in EU Member States awarding construction contracts valued at or above EUR 5,595,000 (as of 2026, adjusted for inflation under Article 7(1)).
Pillar: Public Sector & Government Procurement · Authority: European Commission · Version: 1.0.1 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32014L0024
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- Directive 2014/24/EU, Article 7(1) - Thresholds for public works contracts
- Directive 2014/24/EU, Article 40 - Technical specifications
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