Starting in 2026, Poland’s public procurement threshold rises to 170,000 zł, streamlining procedures for businesses.
2026 Legal Thresholds
The most significant change in public procurement for 2026 is the increase in the application threshold of the Public Procurement Law. According to the revised Article 1, Section 1, the law applies to traditional contracts and competitions valued at 170,000 zł or more, up from the previous 130,000 zł. This 40,000 zł increase aims to adapt to recent changes in goods and service prices, allowing contracts up to 170,000 zł to be processed via simplified requests for offers, speeding up procurement actions.
New EU Thresholds in Public Procurement for 2026
In 2026, EU thresholds for public procurement have also changed. These values, defined in EU directives, require publication in the EU Official Journal if exceeded. For 2026, the average exchange rate for converting euro amounts to złoty is set at 4.31.
Key Changes in Public Procurement 2026
Public procurement in 2026 will see additional changes for both buyers and contractors. Buyers must now conduct an expanded needs analysis before initiating proceedings, including market reconnaissance. Additionally, a new law on contractor certification aims to facilitate participation by allowing standardized competency certificates, though certification remains voluntary.
FAQ
Revised Public Procurement Law increases the threshold to 170,000 zł by 40,000 zł. EU thresholds, triggering EU publication procedures, have decreased in euro value. Beyond thresholds, key changes include expanded needs analysis and optional contractor certification.