Section 2: Taking into account the nature of services

For works contracts, the estimated value of the requirement is determined, irrespective of the number of economic operators called upon and the number of contracts to be awarded, by taking into account the total value of the works relating to an operation and the total estimated value of the supplies and services made available to the contractor by the purchaser where they are necessary for the performance of the works.A…

For supply or service contracts, the estimated value of the need shall be determined, irrespective of the number of economic operators involved and the number of contracts to be awarded, by taking into account the total value of the supplies or services which may be regarded as homogeneous either because of their specific characteristics or because they constitute a functional unit.

For supply or service contracts that meet a regular need, the estimated value of the need is determined on the basis of:1° Either the amount, excluding taxes, of the services performed during the previous twelve months or the previous financial year, taking into account any changes in the need that may occur during the twelve months following the conclusion of the contract;2° Or the estimated value of the services that…