Introduction
On July 1, 2025, a regulation published in the Official Gazette introduced significant amendments to the Public Procurement Law. These changes aim to enhance transparency in public procurement, accelerate processes, and strengthen competition in tenders.
Purpose of the Amendments
The amendments are designed to make procurement processes more efficient, align price difference calculations with d indices, and clarify the definition of force majeure.
Key Amendments
- Updated Index Definition: The definition of the Domestic Producer Price Index (D-PPI) published by the Turkish Statistical Institute has been d, and the concept of a sub-index has been introduced.
- Price Difference Calculation: In determining approximate costs and updating prices set by public institutions, calculations will be based on indices.
- Force Majeure Provisions: The procedures for contract termination in cases such as natural disasters, pandemics, strikes, and mobilization have been detailed.
- Transitional Provisions: Tenders initiated before the regulation’s effective date will be concluded under the previous provisions.
Conclusion
With the new regulation, the Public Procurement Law has been made more transparent, fair, and aligned with up-to-date economic data. These changes are expected to provide significant practical benefits for both contractors and public authorities.
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