Notice of a request concerning the applicability of Article 34 of Directive 2014/25/EU

Extension of the period for adoption of implementing acts

(2020/C 193/12)

On 13 December 2019 the Commission received a request pursuant to Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

This request, made by SJ AB, concerns activities relating to the provision of railway passenger transport in Sweden. The relevant notice was published on page number 11 of OJ C 53 of 17 February 2020. The initial deadline was 3 July 2020.

Pursuant to the fourth subparagraph of paragraph 1 to Annex IV of Directive 2014/25/EU, the deadline may be extended by the Commission with the agreement of those having made the request for exemption. Given SJ AB’s request to provide additional information and with the agreement of the Commission, the period available to the Commission for deciding on this request is hereby extended by 19 working days.

The final deadline therefore expires on 31 July 2020.

(1)  Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement procedures by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 243).