OBS_VALUE: The PP is carried out by way of requests for quotes if the total annual amount of the purchased homogeneous goods or services does not exceed eight thousand Monthly calculation index (app. 48 279 USD, since 1 MCI = 3 063 tenge as from 01.01.2022). The PP is carried out through the electronic marketplace if the total annual amount of the purchased homogeneous goods does not exceed four thousand Monthly calculation index (app. 24 190 USD). A special threshold is established for the rural area PP contracts - three thousand Monthly calculation index (app. 18 107 USD). Monthly calculation index is periodically set by the Law on the republican budget. This index is used for calculation of benefits and other social payments, as well as for the penalties, taxes and other charges.