Part 1Key concepts and application

Contracting authorities

I11Contracting authorities

1

For the purposes of this Act, a “contracting authority” is—

a

a body, office-holder or other person listed in the schedule, or

b

any other person who is a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations and whose functions—

i

are exercisable in or as regards Scotland, and

ii

do not relate to reserved matters within the meaning of the Scotland Act 1998 (c.46).

2

The Scottish Ministers may by order modify the meaning of “contracting authority” for the purposes of this Act.

3

An order under subsection (2) may amend subsection (1) and the schedule.