Regarding the completion of the Project Maturity Sheet, we seek clarification on a discrepancy noted between the threshold amounts defined in the Programme document and those established by Bulgarian national legislation.
Specifically, the Project Maturity sheet requires Bulgarian Beneficiaries to fill in the table “OPERATIONAL/MAINTENANCE BODY” if the planned values exceed the following thresholds:
• €50,000 for equipment and external expertise/services
• €80,000 for infrastructure
However, according to the Bulgarian Public Procurement Law, thresholds for direct assignment are defined in Bulgarian leva (BGN), namely:
• 50,000 BGN for equipment and external expertise/services
• 80,000 BGN for infrastructure
This discrepancy creates uncertainty regarding the applicable threshold levels.
In this context, we would greatly appreciate clarification on the following:
Should Bulgarian Beneficiaries interpret the thresholds outlined in the Project Maturity Sheet according to the national procurement limits (in BGN) set by the Bulgarian Public Procurement Law, or must they directly apply the EUR thresholds provided in the Project Maturity Sheet, regardless of national legal thresholds in BGN?