Concerns those with SSI and tax debts: The new limit has been announced

The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) increased the Social Security Institution (SGK) and tax debt limits, which are taken into account in participation in public tenders, from 5 thousand TL to 50 thousand TL. The regulation published in the Official Gazette dated October 16, 2026 will enter into force 30 days after its publication.

OLD PROVISIONS WILL APPLY IN CURRENT TENDERS

With the amendment made in the General Communiqué on Public Procurement, the monetary limits in articles 17.3.2 and 17.4.1 of the communiqué were increased 10 times to 50 thousand TL.

With the regulation, it was also clarified which provisions the ongoing tenders would be subject to. Tenders that were announced or written before the change came into force will be concluded in accordance with the provisions of the old communiqué that were valid on the date of the announcement.

THE NEW REGULATION WILL ENTER INTO EFFECT AFTER 30 DAYS

The amendment made to the General Communiqué on Public Procurement will enter into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. The President of the Public Procurement Authority will enforce the provisions of the regulation.