EU Procurement Directives
As Gaeilge: Treoracha Soláthair an AE
Also known as: Public Procurement Directives, Procurement Directives
Last reviewed April 2026
The EU rules governing public procurement above threshold values, transposed into Irish law as S.I. 284/2016.
The EU rules governing public procurement above certain value thresholds. The main directives are 2014/24/EU (public sector), 2014/25/EU (utilities), and 2014/23/EU (concessions). Transposed into Irish law as S.I. No. 284/2016 (European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016).
In the Tenderwatch data
- Appears in 1 notices captured in the last 12 months on Tenderwatch (as at November 2026).
Sources and legal basis
Primary legislation and official guidance. Always confirm the current text on the source before relying on it.
Related terms
Single Procurement Directive
EU Directive 2014/24/EU, which consolidated and modernised the classical public-sector procurement rules.
Threshold
The value above which specific procurement rules apply: €50k national, €140k/€216k EU services, €5.404M EU works (2026–2027 cycle, effective 1 January 2026).
Concession Contract
A contract where the supplier earns its return mainly from exploiting the works or services (e.g. tolls, user fees), bearing operational risk.
Modification of Contract
A change to a public contract during its term, allowed only within the limits of Regulation 72 without triggering a new procurement.
Utilities Directive
The separate EU procurement regime for utilities sectors (water, energy, transport, postal), with higher thresholds and more flexible procedures.
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