Definition of qualifying defence contractU.K.
2(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.”
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 10 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 127(2)
I2Sch. 10 para. 2 in force at 19.1.2024 by S.I. 2024/61, reg. 2(1)(b)(ii) (with reg. 3)