Tenders below the threshold
Orders with a value below PLN 170k net are outside the PZP. The buyer announces them according to its own rules, often as requests for quotations, also in the Competition Database. With the 'Threshold' filter, you can narrow down the list and immediately view the documents.
How to search for smaller orders
Four sources, one request
Announcements from e-Tenders, TED, platformazakupowa.pl and the Competitiveness Database, including procedures below the threshold, all in one place.
Filters for "Threshold" and "Procedure Type"
Narrow down the list to the tenders you want to view. The "Source" filter will limit the results to one service.
Recently published
The filter shows procedures from yesterday and today. With short deadlines, you see new announcements immediately.
Request for quotations on the card
You can view the request, offer form, and declaration on the procedure card without downloading.
Levels and thresholds
Below the threshold and the next step
How you submit an offer depends on who is buying and on what basis.
- Below PLN 170k net
Request for quotations from the contracting authority
Document: request for quotationsBelow the threshold for PZP use, the contracting authority purchases according to its own rules, often through a request for quotations.
- Projects with EU funding
Competition Database
Document: request for quotationsRequests for quotations from companies and institutions that purchase as part of projects financed by EU funds.
- Next step: from PLN 170k net
Basic procedure
Document: SWZ or description of needs and requirementsNational procurements covered by the PZP, from PLN 170k net up to the EU threshold, announced in the Public Procurement Bulletin. Fewer formalities than in the EU procedure.
| Variant | What it means for you | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| TP1without negotiations | You submit an offer, and the contracting authority chooses the most advantageous one according to the criteria in the documentation. | Read about TP1 |
| TP2with possible negotiations | The contracting authority may negotiate and announces this in the announcement. After negotiations, you submit an additional offer. | Read about TP2 |
| TP3with negotiations | First, an offer compliant with the description of needs and requirements, then negotiations and a final offer. | Read about TP3 |
Threshold amounts with date and legal basis can be found in the guide. EU thresholds in public procurement
Questions about smaller orders
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What is a tender below the threshold?
This is colloquially called an order with a value below the threshold for applying the PZP. From January 1, 2026, the threshold is PLN 170k net (previously PLN 130k). Such orders are outside the PZP, so the buyer conducts them according to its own rules, often through a request for quotations.
How does a request for quotations differ from a tender?
It is a simpler form of purchase for orders below the threshold for applying the PZP, and for beneficiaries of EU funds when purchasing in projects announced in the Competition Database. The request itself describes the deadline, required documents, and selection criteria.
Where to find tenders below the threshold and requests for quotations?
In the openSales tender search, which also includes procedures below the threshold. Use the “Threshold” and “Procedure type” filters to narrow the list to the contracts you want to view.
Is the basic procedure also a tender below the threshold?
No. The basic procedure is a procedure conducted based on the PZP, for national orders from PLN 170k net up to the EU threshold. It has three variants: TP1, TP2, and TP3. This is another step if you want to take on larger contracts.
How much time is there to submit an offer in the basic procedure?
At least 7 days for supplies and services and 14 days for construction works (Art. 283 PZP). The exact deadline is provided by the buyer in the announcement.
How high can the bid security be in the basic procedure?
If the buyer requires bid security in an order below the EU thresholds, it cannot exceed 1.5% of the order value. You will submit the bid guarantee online to our partner, Gwarancje24.
This might be more like your situation
- Your situationFirst tender
Your company has not participated in a tender before and you want to start with a smaller contract.
- Type of tenderTenders nearby
You are looking for orders within a radius of the company's registered office, from the latest listings.
- Type of tenderConstruction tenders
You perform construction works and are looking for jobs by industry, CPV code, or area.
- Type of tenderTender with bid security
The tender requires bid security, and you do not want to freeze cash.
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