OBS_VALUE: Under the previous regime, for public procurement tenders under 60,000 EUR, the authority could resort to restricted competitive procedure in which the contracting authority could invite specific operators of their choice. WIth the amendment of 2021 with effect from 1.09.2021, this provision has been abolished. When the estimated value of the contract is equal to or below 30,000 EUR (excl. VAT), the direct award of the contract is permitted (Article 118). For unofficial version see: https://www.kodiko.gr/nomologia/document_navigation/234980