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15.—(1) For the purpose of seeking offers in relation to a proposed contract, a contracting authority shall, except in the circumstances specified to in paragraph (2), use—
(a)the restricted procedure in accordance with regulation 17; or
(b)the negotiated procedure with the prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with regulation 18.
(2) The circumstances referred to in paragraph (1) are where the contracting authority may use—
(a)the negotiated procedure without the prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with regulations 16 and 18(1), (2), (9) and (10); or
(b)the competitive dialogue procedure in accordance with regulation 19.
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