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Practical guides, expert advice and news on public procurement in Belgium and Europe.
Why tender notices drop in November — and what keeps being published
One contract notice in four disappears between October and November. Meanwhile awards rise and contracts without mandatory publication hit their third best month.
Read the articleThe September restart in public procurement: what five years of Belgian notices show
August is the yearly low, September rebounds by 43 %, October is the peak. Which sectors are coming out now, and what must be ready before the notice appears.
Read the articleSustainable 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 140,000 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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