6(1)Regulation 10 (general exclusions) is amended as follows.
(2)In paragraph (5)—
(a)in the words before sub-paragraph (a), omit “any of the following”;
(b)omit sub-paragraph (b).
(3)For paragraph (6) substitute—
“(6)These Regulations do not apply to a relevant international concession contract in a case where the applicable procurement rules restrict the participation of economic operators in the procedure.
(6A)In the case of a relevant international concession contract where the applicable procurement rules do not restrict the participation of economic operators in the procedure, the only regulation that applies is regulation 8 (equal treatment of economic operators).”
(4)Omit paragraph (7).
(5)In paragraph (8), for “(7)” substitute “(6A)”.
(6)After paragraph (8) insert—
“(8A)In this regulation, “relevant international concession contract” means a concession contract that—
(a)the contracting authority or utility awards in accordance with procurement rules provided by an international organisation or international financing institution, and
(b)is fully financed, or co-financed for the most part, by that organisation or institution.”
Commencement Information
I1Sch. para. 6 comes into force on the day on which the CPTPP enters into force for the United Kingdom, see s. 7(1)