SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 10Single source defence contracts

I1I22Definition of qualifying defence contract

1

Section 14 (regulations relating to qualifying defence contracts) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (2)(a), after “goods, works or services” insert “wholly or substantially”.

3

After subsection (5) insert—

5A

Single source contract regulations may specify circumstances in which a contract entered into by the Secretary of State with a primary contractor is or is not to be treated as amending an existing contract between those parties for the purposes of this section.

4

After subsection (8) insert—

8A

The regulations may also specify when a contract is to be treated as substantially for defence purposes.