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EU proposes digital marketplace for once-only procurement savings

9/9/2026

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European Commission proposes a single EU procurement regulation to replace three directives.
The proposal creates a European Digital Marketplace linking national e-procurement platforms under a once-only principle.
Quality criteria must cover at least 30% of value, rising to 50% for labor-intensive contracts.
Environmental, social, innovation, security and resilience factors may count in award decisions.
Commission estimates the platform could save €220 million a year, total reforms up to €650 million.

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European Commission proposes a single EU procurement regulation to replace three directives.
The proposal creates a European Digital Marketplace linking national e-procurement platforms under a once-only principle.
Quality criteria must cover at least 30% of value, rising to 50% for labor-intensive contracts.
Environmental, social, innovation, security and resilience factors may count in award decisions.
Commission estimates the platform could save €220 million a year, total reforms up to €650 million.