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OJEU and TED (OJ S / TED)

EU public contracts above the EU thresholds must be advertised in the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ S, formerly called OJEU).

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EU public contracts above the EU thresholds must be advertised in the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ S, formerly called OJEU). Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) is the free online version of the OJ S, run by the EU Publications Office.

Since October 25, 2023 notices must use the standard eForms. From January 1, 2026 the thresholds are €5,404,000 for works, €140,000 for central-government supplies and services, and €216,000 for other authorities' supplies and services.

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    vs. Find a Tender

    Since Brexit, UK contracts are advertised on Find a Tender, not TED. What is Find a Tender?

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What does OJ S / TED mean in procurement?

EU public contracts above the EU thresholds must be advertised in the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ S, formerly called OJEU). Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) is the free online version of the OJ S, run by the EU Publications Office.

What is the difference between OJ and Find a Tender?

Since Brexit, UK contracts are advertised on Find a Tender, not TED.

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