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Practical guides, expert advice and news on public procurement in Belgium and Europe.
Sustainable Public Procurement in Belgium: New Environmental and Social Obligations
Green criteria, social clauses, FSC and ISO 14001 labels: Belgian public tenders impose new requirements. How to prepare and turn them into a competitive advantage.
Read the articleMandatory E-Invoicing in Belgium: What Tenderers Need to Know
Since 1 January 2026, structured e-invoicing via Peppol is mandatory for B2B in Belgium. Penalties, preparation and impact on your public contracts.
Read the articleNew European Public Procurement Thresholds 2026-2027: What Changes in Belgium
European publication thresholds have been lowered from 1 January 2026. Works at 5,404,000 EUR, supplies/services from 143,000 EUR. More contracts on TED.
Read the articleNon-Published Public Contracts: A Hidden Goldmine of Opportunities
Thousands of public contracts never appear on official platforms. Less competition, simplified procedures: why and how to access them.
Read the articleEuropean Public Procurement Reform: What Changes in 2026
The Industrial Accelerator Act reforms €2,500 billion in EU public procurement: new thresholds, "Made in EU" requirements, and simplified rules for SMEs.
Read the article€14 Billion: Walloon Public Procurement, a Major Opportunity for SMEs
Walloon public procurement represents ~€14 billion per year. With the Walloon Recovery Plan, now is the ideal time for SMEs to position themselves.
Read the articleUnderstanding CPV codes: a practical guide
Everything you need to know about CPV codes (Common Procurement Vocabulary), the European classification system used in public procurement.
Read the articleHow to respond to a public tender in Belgium
A complete 5-step guide to preparing and submitting your bid for a public tender. From identifying the opportunity to submitting your application.
Read the articleIT Public Procurement in Belgium: The Tenderer's Guide
5,000+ IT contracts published per year in Belgium. SMALS, SPF, municipalities: how to position yourself and win public IT contracts.
Read the articlee-Procurement in Belgium: Practical Guide to the Official Platform
How to use the official Belgian public procurement platform, its modules (e-Notification, e-Tendering) and its limitations.
Read the articleContractor Accreditations Guide in Belgium: Classes, Categories and Public Procurement
Classes 1 to 8, categories A to T: everything about contractor accreditations needed to participate in Belgian public works contracts.
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