Vladescu was appointed ANRMAP head in May 2012. Dobrin has served as manager within the authority.
Romania has recently doubled the threshold on public services and product contracts awarded directly from EUR15,000 to EUR30,000 and raised the threshold on public works contracts awarded directly from EUR15,000 to EUR100,000, effective as of July 2013.
Moreover, several autonomous departments and companies controlled by the state are no longer required to award contracts through auctions.
The public procurement market accounts for around 15% of Romania’s gross domestic product and the state, through its institutions and companies, is the biggest buyer.