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What Is the EU Utilities Directive (2014/25/EU)?
This is an EU procurement law. The EU directive for procurement by entities in the water, energy, transport and postal sectors, with more flexible rules than the general public procurement directive.
Who must follow the Utilities Directive?
Public authorities, public undertakings and some private companies with special or exclusive rights that carry out activities in the water, energy, transport or postal sectors.
How is it different from the general directive?
Buyers have more freedom to choose procedures, can use qualification systems to pre-approve suppliers, and the thresholds for supplies and services are higher.
How is it implemented nationally?
Through national laws such as LUF in Sweden, Forsyningsforskriften in Norway, Erityisalojen hankintalaki in Finland and SektVO in Germany.
