SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 10Single source defence contracts
I1I22Definition of qualifying defence contract
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Section 14 (regulations relating to qualifying defence contracts) is amended as follows.
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In subsection (2)(a), after “goods, works or services” insert “wholly or substantially”
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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.
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After subsection (8) insert—
8A
The regulations may also specify when a contract is to be treated as substantially for defence purposes.