Glossary · Deadlines and thresholds

Above / below EU thresholds

German: Oberschwellenbereich und Unterschwellenbereich

Definition

Contracts at or above the EU thresholds follow the EU directives; below them, national rules apply.

The German entry has the full definition with country details and a practical tip. Read this term in German

Legal basis

DE§ 106 GWB
AT§ 12 BVergG 2018
CHArt. 3 Bst. c, Art. 16 und Anhang 4 BöB

Sources

As of 7 October 2026

This glossary is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. The applicable statutory text prevails. Legal status: 7 October 2026.

German: Oberschwellenbereich und Unterschwellenbereich
Austria: Oberschwellenbereich / Unterschwellenbereich
Switzerland: Staatsvertragsbereich / ausserhalb des Staatsvertragsbereichs
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